The International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the IDF competitions for 2026 holds World Cup in draughts-64 – International competition “Türkiye-2026” in Türkiye from 20 to 29 April 2026. The World cup is held in three disciplines: Classic, Rapid and Blitz.
The Blitz and Rapid game disciplines completed. The Classic game discipline started. See current results.
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Results Blitz | Rapid (BR) | Classic
21-04-2026 The first program of the World Cup – the Blitz discipline, has ended. 76 players from 6 countries took part in the competition, including 15 international grandmasters and 8 international masters.
International Grandmaster Tikhonov Artem won the Blitz discipline among men!
International Grandmaster Scovitina Elena won the Blitz discipline among women!
The prize-winners of the Blitz discipline were:
Category |
Medal |
Prize-winners |
Country |
| Men |    |
Tikhonov Artem Rysaev Damir Iliasov Ivan |
BLR RUS RUS |
| Women | |
Scovitina Elena Sarshaeva Zhanna Nikalayeva Viktoryia |
MDA RUS BLR |
| Juniors B20 | |
Borisov Matvei Govorov Prokopii Iarukov Stanislav |
RUS RUS RUS |
| Juniors G20 | |
Leonteva Naryiaana Egorova Tatiana Sergeeva Naryiaana |
RUS RUS RUS |
21-04-2026 Today, the World Cup – International competition “Türkiye-2026” started at the Ma Biche Kemer by Werde Hotels 5* in Kemer (Türkiye).
At the opening ceremony the competition participants were greeted by Vladimir Langin, President of the International Draughts Federation (IDF), Necati Topaloğlu, Mayor of Kemer, Aleksei Shonin, Vice President of the Russian Draughts Federation and representatives of the host country. IDF President Vladimir Langin presented diplomas and badges to the players who were awarded international titles.
The competitions are held in three disciplines: Blitz, Rapid (Brazilian version of draughts-64) and Classic game.
In all disciplines, open tournaments are held according to the Swiss system by the system of micro-matches from two games with the drawing of initial moves and positions according to the official IDF tables on 01.01.2024.
In each discipline, winners and prize-winners among men and women are determined.
In addition, winners and prize-winners are determined among junior boys and junior girls under 20 years old (born in 2007 and younger).
Players who take part in the World Cup will receive points for the overall World Cup standings in accordance with the 2026 World Cup Regulations.
The prize fund for the competition will be at least 2,400 euros.
03-02-2026 The International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the IDF competitions for 2026 holds training events and World Cup in draughts-64 – International competition “Türkiye-2026”.
Venue: Ma Biche Kemer by Werde Hotels 5* Hotel
Hotel address: Ahu Ünal Aysal Caddesi No: 43, Göynük, Kemer, Türkiye
Dates:
Training events from 15th April (arrival day) to 20th April (departure day) 2026
World Cup – International competition “Türkiye-2026” – from 20th April (arrival day) to 29th April (departure day) 2026
The Сredentials Committee will work on 20th April from 18.00 to 22.00.
Competition will be held in three disciplines – Blitz, Rapid and Classic game.
In all disciplines, open tournaments are 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 tables valid as of 01.01.2024, obligatory in both games of micro-match.
In each discipline, winners and prize winners are determined among men and women.
Additionally, winners and prize winners are determined among juniors (boys and girls) under 20 (born in 2006 and younger) and among veterans 60 years of age and older (born in 1966 and older), participants must be the required number of years old on the start date of the competition.
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.
The prize fund of the competition will be at least 2,400 euros.
For all questions about participation in competition, please contact the IDF office by e-mail: office@idf64.org.
Applications for participation 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
Late applications will not be considered.
Invitation and accommodation information published.
Current information on the organization and conduct of the competition will be posted on the website of the International Draughts Federation www.idf64.org
