The International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the competitions in 2026 holds World Cup in draughts-64 – International competitions “Türkiye-2026” from November 1 to November 11, 2026 in Türkiye. The World Cup will be held in three disciplines: Blitz, Rapid and Classic game. A separate discipline of the World Cup will be held – the Give away draughts. Final.
International Grandmasters Murodullo Amrillaev and Viktoryia Nikalayeva won the Blitz!
International Grandmasters Sergei Belosheev and Zhanna Sarshaeva won the Rapid!
The Сlassic game discipline has begun. Follow the results.
Invitation World Cup | Invitation World Cup (Give away draughts) |
Table of the initial moves for Give away draughts
Application form for accommodation
Results
World Cup Blitz | Rapid (BR) | Classic game
World Cup Final (Give away draughts)
04-11-2026 The second discipline of the World Cup – the Rapid game completed.
76 athletes from 7 countries took part in the competition, including 23 international grandmasters .
International Grandmasters Sergei Belosheev won the rapid discipline in men and Zhanna Sarshaeva won the rapid discipline in women!
The prize-winners of the Rapid discipline (Brazilian Draughts) were:
| Age group | Medal | Men | Country | Women | Country |
| Men, women |   |
Belosheev Sergei Shchukin Roman Proskurin Timofei |
RUS RUS RUS |
Sarshaeva Zhanna Kondrateva Daiaana Nikalayeva Viktoryia |
RUS RUS BLR |
| U20 | |
Volkov Maksim Gavrilov Boris Filatov Artem |
RUS RUS RUS |
Sergeeva Naryiaana Leonteva Naryiaana Prokopeva Aiyyna |
RUS RUS RUS |
04-11-2026 The second discipline of the World Cup is held today – the Rapid game (Brazilian version of draughts-64).
Open tournament is held according to the Swiss system, by the system of micro-matches from two games with a draw of initial moves and positions according to the official IDF table for Brazilian draughts, obligatory in both games of micro-match.
Winners are determined among men, women and juniors (boys and girls) up to 20 years (born in 2007 and younger).
Participants of the World Cup get points in the standing of the World Cup in accordance with the Regulations of the 2026 World Cup in draughts-64.
See the results.
02-11-2026 The World Cup Final (Give away draughts) has started.
Open tournament is held according to the Swiss system by the system of micro-matches from two games with a draw of initial moves and positions according to the new official IDF table for Give away draughts.
The competition is held in the Give away draughts discipline with time control for classic game.
Winners prize winners are determined among men and women.
Follow the results.
02-11-2026 The first discipline of the World Cup – the Blitz game has ended.
93 players from 14 countries took part in the competition, including 23 international grandmasters.
International Grandmasters Murodullo Amrillaev won the Blitz discipline among men and Viktoryia Nikalayeva won the Blitz discipline among women!
The prize-winners of the Blitz discipline were:
| Age group | Medal | Men | Country | Women | Country |
| Men, women | |
Amrillaev Murodullo Proskurin Timofei Valiuk Andrei |
RUS RUS BLR |
Nikalayeva Viktoryia Taranina Maria Shved Evgeniya |
BLR BLR BLR |
| U20 | |
Koblevskij Vladislav Chudinov Iurii Volkov Maksim |
RUS RUS RUS |
Kondrateva Saianika Sycheva Sofiia Leonteva Naryiaana |
RUS RUS RUS |
02-11-2026 Today, the World Cup in draughts-64 – International competitions “Türkiye-2026” started in Türkiye.
The opening ceremony took place at 10:00 AM.
At the opening, the participants were greeted by:
Vladimir Langin, President of the International Draughts Federation (IDF),
Aleksei Shonin, Vice President of the Russian Draughts Federation
Representatives of the Turkish organizers
A dance performance was presented for the competition participants.
The competition participants and referees were awarded diplomas for the international titles they won.
World Cup in draughts-64 – International competition “Türkiye-2026” is held in three disciplines:
Blitz, Classic (international version of draughts-64; Rapid (Brazilian version of draughts-64).
In all disciplines, open tournaments are held according to the Swiss system, by the system of micro-matches from two games with a draw of initial moves and positions according to the official IDF tables, obligatory in both games of micro-match.
In each discipline winners are determined among men, women and juniors (boys and girls) up to 20 years (born in 2007 and younger).
Participants of the World Cup get points in the standing of the World Cup in accordance with the Regulations of the 2026 World Cup in draughts-64.
After the opening, the Blitz discipline started.
See the Blitz results.
24-06-2026 ATTENTION! At the World Cup Final (Give away draughts), a draw system specifically designed for Give away draughts will be used. The draw system for initial moves for Give away draughts has been published.
12-05-2026 The International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the competitions in 2026 holds a number of events in draughts-64 in Türkiye:
1) Training events
2) World Cup in draughts-64 – International competitions “Türkiye-2026”
3) World Cup in draughts-64 – International competitions “Türkiye-2026”. Final (Give away draughts)
Venue: Calimera Serra Palace hotel 5*
Hotel Address: Ada Mevkii Kizilot Beldesi Manavgat/Antalya (Türkiye)
Dates:
1) Training events
From 25th October (arrival day) to 1st November (departure day) 2026
2) World Cup in draughts-64 – International competitions “Türkiye-2026”
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
3) World Cup in draughts-64 – International competitions “Türkiye-2026”. Final (Give away draughts)
from 2nd November (arrival day) to 6th November (departure day), 2026
The Credentials Committee will work on 2nd November from 16.00 to 22.00
World Cup in draughts-64 – International competitions “Türkiye-2026” are held in three disciplines:
Blitz, Classic (international version of draughts-64; Rapid (Brazilian version of draughts-64).
In each discipline winners are determined among men, women and juniors (boys and girls) up to 20 years (born in 2007 and younger) if there are at least 5 people in the age group.
Participants of the World Cup get points in the overall standing of the World Cup in accordance with the Regulations of the 2026 World Cup in draughts-64.
A separate discipline of the World Cup will be held – Final (Give away draughts).
The competition will be held in the discipline of Give away draughts – Classic game.
The competitions will be held separately for men and women according to the system of micro-matches from two games.
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 and the application form for booking accommodation have been published.
