The International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the IDF competitions in 2026 holds training events and European Youth Draughts-64 Championship in Türkiye from 15 to 29 April 2026. The Championship will be held in six age groups, separately for boys and girls, in three disciplines: Classic, Rapid and Blitz.
Invitation and accommodation information published.
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03-02-2026 The International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the IDF competitions in 2026 holds in Türkiye Training events and European Youth Draughts-64 Championship.
Venue: 5* Hotel, Kemer region, Antalya (Türkiye)
Dates:
1) Training events from 15th April (arrival day) to 20th April (departure day) 2026
2) European Youth Draughts-64 Championship from 20th April (arrival day) to 29th April 2026
The Credentials Committee will work on 20th April from 16.00 to 20.00
European Youth Draughts-64 Championship 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)
Competitions will be held in three disciplines – Blitz, Rapid and Classic game
For all questions regarding participation in competitions, you need contact the IDF office by e-mail: office@idf64.org
Applications for participation in the competitions and accommodation bookings are submitted to the IDF office by e-mail: office@idf64.org:
– preliminary applications no later than 25th March 2026
– final applications no later than 1st April 2026
Applications submitted late will not be considered.
Participants who submit final applications no later than 1st April 2026, but fail to attend the competition without good reason and without warning, will not be considered and will not participate in the World Youth Championships in November 2026.
Invitation and accommodation information published.
Follow the current information about competitions on the website of the International Draughts Federation www.idf64.org
