The World Cup in draughts-64 – international competition “Uzbekistan-2026” was held in Uzbekistan

The International Draughts Federation (IDF) together with the Uzbekistan Draughts Federation, in accordance with the Calendar of the IDF competitions in 2026 held the World Cup in draughts-64 – International competition “Uzbekistan-2026” from 9th May (arrival day) to 16th May (departure day) 2026 in Tashkent (Uzbekistan).
Competitions were held in three disciplines: Blitz, Rapid and Classic game.

International Grandmasters Arsenii Tsynov and Viktoryia Nikalayeva won Blitz!
International Grandmasters Aleksandr Georgiev and Zhanna Sarshaeva won Rapid!
International Master Ramazon Khudoynazarov and International Grandmaster Zhanna Sarshaeva won Classic game! See the results.

Invitation

Photo       Blitz | Rapid | Classic game | Closing

Results    Blitz | Rapid | Classic game

15-05-2025 The World Cup in Draughts-64 – International Competition “Uzbekistan-2026” has been successfully completed.

The competition was held in three disciplines: Сlassic game, Rapid and Blitz.

More than 80 players from 9 countries took part in all disciplines. Among them are 15 of the world’s strongest international grandmasters.

In each discipline, winners and prize-winners were determined in the nominations of men and women, juniors (boys and girls) under 23 and 20 years old, boys and girls under 17, 14 and 11 years old.

The winners in each discipline and in each nomination were awarded cups.
The prize-winners in each discipline in each nomination were awarded official medals and diplomas.

Players who took part in the World Cup received points for the overall World Cup standings in accordance with the Regulations on the World Cup in draughts-64 2026.

See results and photo.

15-05-2026 Third discipline of the World Cup – Classic game completed. International Master Ramazon Khudoynazarov from Uzbekistan and International Grandmaster Zhanna Sarshaeva won Classic game! See the results.

Prize-winners of the World Cup in Classic discipline were:

Age group	Med.	Men, boys	Country	Women, girls	Country
Open		Khudoynazarov Ramazon Tsynov Arsenii Tikhonov Artem	UZB RUS BLR	Sarshaeva Zhanna Taranina Maria Arkhangelskaia Anastasiia	RUS BLR RUS
U23		Urmonaliyev Ozodbek Temurov Ruslan Ergashaliyev Elchin	UZB UZB UZB	Jumadillayeva Durdona Murodkhonova Farzona Irisbek Marjonabegim	UZB UZB KAZ
U20		Umrbekov Elmurod Sultonmurodov Abdulla Muratbayev Elbek	UZB UZB UZB	Sirojeva Raykhon Toshtonova Mubina Durdyyewa Gulzar	UZB UZB TKM
U17		Kazakov Andrei Khaydarov Azamat Olimov Fitrat	RUS UZB UZB	Tolibjonova Mukhlisa Kakhkharova Samira Bakhodirova Rukhsora	UZB UZB UZB
U14		Irgashev Jamshid Abdusattorov Khumoyun Amanov Asilbek	UZB UZB UZB	Berdimurodova Sabrina Sadikova Diyora Rakhmatullayeva Nigora	UZB UZB UZB
U11		Sharipov Rajabali Malikov Laziz Daurov Bekmirzo	UZB UZB UZB	Saidazimova Maftuna Lolakhonova Sevinch Kamolova Aziza	UZB UZB UZB

12-05-2026 The third discipline of the World Cup – Classic game started today. 72 athletes from 8 countries are taking part in the competition.

The competition is held according to the Swiss system in 9 rounds, by the system of micro-matches from two games with the draw of the initial moves and positions according to the current official IDF table, time control 20’+10″.

Follow the results.

11-05-2026 Second discipline of the World Cup – Rapid game completed. International Grandmasters Aleksandr Georgiev and Zhanna Sarshaeva won Rapid game!

 

Prize-winners of the World Cup in Rapid discipline were:

Age group	Med.	Men, boys	Country	Women, girls	Country
Open		Georgiev Aleksandr Tsynov Arsenii Getmanskii Aleksandr	RUS RUS RUS	Sarshaeva Zhanna Leopoldova Nika Arkhangelskaia Anastasiia	RUS RUS RUS
U23		Urmonaliyev Ozodbek Abdushukurov Dilshodbek Azizkulov Firdavs	UZB UZB UZB	Abdujabborova Gulsanam Azizkulova Shakhrizoda Ergasheva Parizoda	UZB UZB UZB
U20		Muraliyev Laziz Abdukhalilov Abdumajid Umrbekov Elmurod	UZB UZB UZB	Abdukarimova Komila Sirojeva Raykhon Durdyyewa Gulzar	UZB UZB TKM
U17		Kazakov Andrei Olimov Fitrat Khaydarov Azamat	RUS UZB UZB	Kakhkharova Samira Tolibjonova Mukhlisa Bakhodirova Rukhsora	UZB UZB UZB
U14		Muraliyev Davlatbek Irgashev Jamshid Abdusattorov Khumoyun	UZB UZB UZB	Berdimurodova Sabrina Sadikova Diyora Makhamadjonova E’zozakhon	UZB UZB UZB
U11		Sharipov Rajabali Malikov Laziz Davronov Ozodbek	UZB UZB UZB	Kamolova Aziza Saidazimova Maftuna Isabekova E’zoza	UZB UZB UZB

11-05-2026 Today the second discipline of the World Cup is held – Rapid game. 76 athletes from 7 countries are taking part in the competition.

The competition is held according to the Swiss system in 9 rounds, by the system of micro-matches from two games with the draw of the initial moves and positions according to the current official IDF table, time control 5’+3″.

Follow the results.

10-05-2026 International Grandmasters Arsenii Tsynov and Viktoryia Nikalayeva won Blitz!

   

Prize-winners of the World Cup in Blitz discipline were:

Age group	Med.	Men, boys	Country	Women, girls	Country
Open		Tsynov Arsenii Tikhonov Artem Sarshaev Mazhit	RUS BLR RUS	Nikalayeva Viktoryia Taranina Maria Sarshaeva Zhanna	BLR BLR RUS
U23		Urmonaliyev Ozodbek Jiyanboyev Khusniddin Azizkulov Firdavs	UZB UZB UZB	Ergasheva Parizoda Jumadillayeva Durdona Azizkulova Shakhrizoda	UZB UZB UZB
U20		Muraliyev Laziz Abdukhalilov Abdumajid Umrbekov Elmurod	UZB UZB UZB	Sirojeva Raykhon Durdyyewa Gulzar Abdukarimova Komila	UZB TKM UZB
U17		Olimov Fitrat Kazakov Andrei Sadikov Azizbek	UZB RUS UZB	Tolibjonova Mukhlisa Kakhkharova Samira Durdyyewa Zuleykha	UZB UZB TKM
U14		Abdusattorov Khumoyun Irgashev Jamshid Amanov Asilbek	UZB UZB UZB	Berdimurodova Sabrina Sadikova Diyora Makhamadjonova E’zozakhon	UZB UZB UZB
U11		Sharipov Rajabali Malikov Laziz Davronov Ozodbek	UZB UZB UZB	Yuldasheva Zulaykho Saidazimova Maftuna Kamolova Aziza	UZB UZB UZB

10-05-2026 The World Cup in draughts-64 – International competition “Uzbekistan-2026” started today in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.

At the opening ceremony, participants were greeted by Vladimir Langin, President of the International Draughts Federation (IDF); Yunus Aminjonov, IDF Vice President and President of the Uzbekistan Draughts Federation; and Aleksei Shonin, Vice President of the Russian Draughts Federation.

Following the opening ceremony, the first discipline of the World Cup, the Blitz game, began.

Seventy-four athletes from seven countries are participating, including 15 of the world’s top grandmasters.

The competition is held according to the Swiss system in 11-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. Time control is 3’+2″.

Follow the results.

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 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 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