The International Draughts Federation (IDF), in accordance with the Calendar of the competitions in 2026 holds World Youth Draughts-64 Championship in the age groups under 9, 11, 14, 17, 20 and 27 in Türkiye. In the age groups under 20 and 27, the World Student Championship established. The World Youth Championship will be held in the disciplines of Blitz, Rapid and Classic game.
A referee seminar will be held during the World Championship.
The invitations, information on accommodation and the application form for booking accommodation have been published.
Invitation | Accommodation information | Application form for accommodation
Invitation for the referee seminar
20-09-2026 ATTENTION! Hotel information for events in Turkey in October-November 2026 has been updated.
Venue: Calimera Serra Palace hotel 5*
Hotel Address: Ada Mevkii Kizilot Beldesi Manavgat/Antalya (Türkiye)
Transfer information
Transfers from Antalya Airport to the hotel and back must be booked in advance.
An individual transfer (Shuttle) can be ordered from Remax transfer, Mehmet
Price 20 euros per person in one direction
Phone/WhatsApp for ordering +90 532 643 11 50
Group transfer:
Prices: Mercedes Vito minibus (1-7 people) €70 per car;
Sprinter minibus (1-14 people) €80 per car each way.
Phone/WhatsApp for booking: +90 531 595 19 69, Zhanna
13-09-2026 The International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the competitions in 2026 holds a referee training seminar in Türkiye during the World Draughts-64 Championship among boys and girls.
The invitation has been published.
Seminar program (72 hours):
1) International Draughts Federation Official Rules of Game and Competition (2018 edition).
2) Organization and conduct of draughts competitions:
– Tournament Rules and Regulations;
– preparation of the venue and equipment, information support;
– participant registration; official documentation (for spectators, referees, and reporting).
3) Competition systems and computerized draw program.
4) Rating system and requirements for international titles (2025 edition).
5) Requirements for arbiters.
6) Practical officiating experience.
7) Examination.
The seminar is conducted by qualified referees with the title of “International Arbiter.” Participants who successfully pass the exam will be issued standard international certificates and the official International Draughts Federation Rules of Play and Competition.
All expenses for the participation in the seminar are paid by the sending organization.
The seminar participation fee is 30 euros.
12-05-2026 The International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the IDF Competition Calendar for 2026 holds a number of draughts-64 events in Türkiye:
1) Educational and training event
2) World Youth Draughts-64 Championship
Venue: Hotel 5*, Manavgat/Antalya (Türkiye)
Dates:
– Educational and training event – from 25th October (arrival day) to 1st November (departure day) 2026.
– World Youth Draughts-64 – 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.
The competitions will be held separately among boys and girls in 6 age groups:
Juniors – boys and girls up to 27 years old (born in 2000-2006);
Juniors – boys and girls up to 20 years old (born in 2007-2009);
Cadets – boys and girls up to 17 years old (born in 2010-2012);
Mini-cadets – boys and girls up to 14 years old (born in 2013-2015);
Hopes – boys and girls up to 11 years old (born in 2016-2017);
Mini-hopes – boys and girls up to 9 years old (born in 2018 and younger).
Younger players can take part in age groups up to 27, 20, 17, 14, 11 years old.
The classification of the World Championship among students established in the age groups of Juniors – boys and girls up to 27 and 20 years old.
Competitions will be held in three disciplines – Blitz, Rapid and Classic game.
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.