The International Draughts Federation (IDF), in accordance with the Calendar of the competitions in 2026, holds the World Team Draughts-64 Championship in Türkiye from 4 to 10 November 2026. One men’s and one women’s team from each national federation – IDF member is allowed to participate in the competition. Team composition for men: 3 players + 3 reserve players; for women: 2 players + 2 reserve players. The World Team Championship will be held in three disciplines: Blitz, Rapid and Classic game.
The invitation, information on accommodation and the application form for booking accommodation have been published.
Invitation | Accommodation information | Application form for accommodation
12-05-2026 The International Draughts Federation (IDF), in accordance with the Calendar of the competitions in 2026, holds in Türkiye the World Team Draughts-64 Championship.
Venue: Hotel 5*, Manavgat/Antalya (Türkiye).
Dates: from November 4 (arrival day) to November 10 (departure day), 2026.
The Credentials Committee will work on November 4 from 16.00 to 22.00.
One men’s and one women’s team from each national federation-IDF member are allowed to participate in the competition.
Team composition for men: 3 players + 3 reserve players; for women: 2 players + 2 reserve players.
Boards in the team are not assigned to participants; seating of players on boards for all rounds is carried out according to the application submitted before the round.
The competitions are held in three disciplines: Classic game, Blitz and Rapid.
The discipline Rapid will be played according to the Brazilian version of draughts-64.
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
— transfer to the competition venue and back — no later than October 1, 2026.
Late applications will not be considered.
The invitation, information on accommodation and the application form for booking accommodation have been published.
