The International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the IDF competitions for 2026 holds training events and World Cup in draughts-64 – International competition “Türkiye-2026” in Türkiye from 15 to 29 April 2026. The World cup will be held in three disciplines: Classic, Rapid and Blitz.
Invitation and accommodation information published.
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03-02-2026 The International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the IDF competitions for 2026 holds training events and World Cup in draughts-64 – International competition “Türkiye-2026”.
Venue: 5* Hotel, Kemer region, Antalya (Türkiye)
Dates:
Training events from 15th April (arrival day) to 20th April (departure day) 2026
World Cup – International competition “Türkiye-2025” – from 20th April (arrival day) to 29th April (departure day) 2026
The Сredentials Committee will work on 20th April from 18.00 to 22.00.
Competition will be held in three disciplines – Blitz, Rapid and Classic game.
In all disciplines, open tournaments are held according to the Swiss system in 7-9 rounds by the system of micro-matches from two games with a draw of initial moves and positions according to the official IDF tables valid as of 01.01.2024, obligatory in both games of micro-match.
In each discipline, winners and prize winners are determined among men and women.
Additionally, winners and prize winners are determined among juniors (boys and girls) under 20 (born in 2006 and younger) and among veterans 60 years of age and older (born in 1966 and older), participants must be the required number of years old on the start date of the competition.
Participants of the World Cup get points in the overall standing of the World Cup in accordance with the Regulations of the World Cup in draughts-64 2026.
The prize fund of the competition will be at least 2,400 euros.
For all questions about participation in competition, please contact the IDF office by e-mail: office@idf64.org.
Applications for participation and accommodation bookings are submitted to the IDF office by e-mail: office@idf64.org:
– preliminary applications no later than 25th March 2026
– final applications no later than 1st April 2026
Late applications will not be considered.
Invitation and accommodation information published.
Current information on the organization and conduct of the competition will be posted on the website of the International Draughts Federation www.idf64.org
