The International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the competitions in 2026 holds World Draughts-64 Championship among veterans from 1st November to 11th November 2026 in Türkiye. Competitions are held in the following age categories: Men 60 years and older (1966 year born and older); Men 50-59 years old (1976-1966 year born); Women 50 years and older (1976 year born and older). Competitions are held in the disciplines Blitz and Classic game.
The Blitz discipline has ended. Mikhail Goryunov became the absolute winner of the World Veterans Championship! The Classic game discipline has started. Follow the results.
Invitation | Application form for accommodation
Results Blitz | Classic game
03-11-2026 The World Veterans Draughts-64 Championship in the Classic game discipline has started today.
The open tournament is held by the Swiss system in 8 round, by the system of micro-matches consisting of two games with the draw of moves and positions according to current IDF table (780 positions). Time control is 30 minutes + 15 seconds for each participant until the end of the game.
The Classic game discipline will conclude on November 10. Follow the results.
02-11-2026 The World Championship in draughts-64 among veterans in the Blitz discipline completed.
The winners and prize winners of the World Draughts-64 Championship
among veterans in the Blitz discipline:
Category men 50-59 years old
Goryunov, Mikhail (RUS)
Rinchinov Bair (RUS)
Laidvee Algo (EST)
Category men 60 years and older
Korolev Jurii (RUS)
Dosca Ion (MDA)
Uutma Arno (EST)
Category women 50 years and older
Terenteva Sardana (RUS)
Azojan Marika (EST)
Ibragimova Leilia (RUS)
02-11-2026 The 2026 World Veterans Draughts-64 Championship started today at the Calimera Serra Palace hotel 5* in Türkiye.
26 athletes from 9 countries are taking part in the Championship. Among them are former world champions, international grandmasters Yuri Korolev (Russia) and Ion Dosca (Moldova), world championship prize winner Arno Uutma (Estonia), famous international masters, winners of international tournaments Mikhail Goryunov (Russia) and Boris Druzhinin (Lithuania), current champions of their countries among men Felix Verbouk (France), Alexander Bleicher (Germany), and among women Marika Azoyan (Estonia). The oldest participant is USSR champion and Master of Sports Lyudmila Petrova, who will turn 90 in 2027.
We wish them every success!
World Draughts-64 Championship among veterans is held in the following age categories:
Men 60 years and older (1966 year born and older);
Men 50-59 years old (1976-1966 year born);
Women 50 years and older (1976 year born and older)
Participants must be fulfilled the required number of years on the date of the start of the competition.
Competitions are held in the disciplines Blitz and Classic game.
The opening ceremony took place at 10:00 AM.
At the opening, the participants were greeted by:
Vladimir Langin, President of the International Draughts Federation (IDF),
Aleksei Shonin, Vice President of the Russian Draughts Federation
Representatives of the Turkish organizers
A dance performance was presented for the competition participants.
The competition participants were awarded diplomas for the international titles they won.
After the opening, the Blitz discipline started. See the Blitz results.
12-05-2026 The International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the competitions in 2026 holds World Draughts-64 Championship among veterans in Türkiye.
Venue: 5* Hotel, Manavgat region, Antalya (Türkiye). The name of the hotel will be announced additionally.
Dates: from 1st November (arrival day) to 11th November (departure day) 2026
The Credentials Committee will work on 1st November from 16.00 to 22.00
World Draughts-64 Championship among veterans is held in the following age categories:
Men 60 years and older (1966 year born and older);
Men 50-59 years old (1976-1966 year born);
Women 50 years and older (1976 year born and older)
Participants must be fulfilled the required number of years on the date of the start of the competition.
Competitions are held in the disciplines Blitz and Classic game.
For all questions regarding participation in competitions, you need contact the IDF office by e-mail: office@idf64.org
Applications are accepted at the IDF office by e-mail: office@idf64.org:
– visa support applications and preliminary applications for participation and accommodation booking – no later than July 31, 2026.
– final applications for participation and accommodation booking – no later than August 21, 2026.
Late applications will not be considered.
The invitation and the application form for booking accommodation have been published.
