The International Draughts Federation (IDF) together with the Uzbekistan Draughts Federation, in accordance with the Calendar of the IDF competitions in 2026 holds from 9th May (arrival day) to 16th May (departure day), 2026 the World Cup in draughts-64 – International competition “Uzbekistan-2026” in Tashkent (Uzbekistan). Competitions will be held in three disciplines: Blitz, Rapid and Classic game.
The invitation has been published.
03-02-2026 The International Draughts Federation (IDF) together with the Uzbekistan Draughts Federation, in accordance with the Calendar of the IDF competitions in 2026 holds The World Cup in draughts-64 – International competition “Uzbekistan-2026” in Tashkent (Uzbekistan).
Venue: Marhaba Hotel
Address: 30A Tahtagul Street, 100115, Chilanzar district, Tashkent (Uzbekistan).
Dates: from 9th May (arrival day) to 16th May (departure day), 2026.
The Credentials Committee will work on 9th May from 18.00 to 20.00.
Competitions will be held according to the international/Russian version of draughts-64 in three disciplines: Blitz, Rapid and Classic game.
In all disciplines, open tournaments will be held according on 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 table valid from 01.01.2024, obligatory in both games of micro-match.
In each discipline, winners and prize-winners among men and women are determined.
Additionally, winners and prize-winners are determined in the following categories (if there are at least 6 players in the age category):
juniors (boys and girls) under 23 years old (born in 2004-2006)
juniors (boys and girls) under 20 years old (born in 2007-2009)
boys and girls under 17 years old (born in 2010-2012)
boys and girls under 14 years old (born in 2013-2015)
boys and girls under 11 years old (born in 2016 and younger)
The prize fund of the competition will be at least 2,100 US dollars
For all questions about participation in competition, please contact the IDF office by e-mail: office@idf64.org. Submission of applications until 15th April 2026.
For booking accommodation (no later than 15th April 2026), visa support (no later than 1st April 2026), organization of transfer to the venue of the hotel and back contact the Draughts Federation of Uzbekistan to Alisher Artikov by e-mail: artikov72@mail.ru
Current information on the organization and conduct of the competition will be posted on the website of the International Draughts Federation www.idf64.org
