recent events

Russian Youth Championship (64) in age groups B23, B19, B16 in boys and G23, G19, G16 in girls ended. Competitions was held  from March 3rd to March 10th in Leningrad region. Competitions was held  in three programs: Blitz, Rapid and Classic. 135 players took part in competitions. Plaudin Vladimir  (B24), Rysaev Damir (B19), Melnikov Dmitry (B16), Sarshaeva Zhanna (G24), Azarova Nyurguyana (G19), Denisova Valeria (G16) became champions in classic program. See results …

Estonian Draughts-64 Championships 2014 among men and women (Russian draughts) took place from 23 to 26 of January 2014. Championships were held by system of micro-matches, time control: 45 minutes per game + 30 seconds per move. Uutma Arno and Vainonen Kaari became champions.

National open individual draughts-64 championship of Uganda (poolcheckers) started 26th January 2014 late at about 2.30 pm on a round robin basis under the arbitration of Dan Isabirye. Youthful participant of the World Men Championship 2013 in St. Petersburg Sam Senoga from Seeta Club won.

ХХXІII International youth team competition on the Cup «Golden dame» was helds from January 4 to  January 9, 2014 in Moscow (Russia). More than 80 young players, 21 teams from three countries: Belarus, Latvia and Russia took part in the competitions. Personally-team blitz, draughts relay and the main program – team tournament with classical time control, traditionally was held. See more information and …

Final of World Cup 2013 – International draughts-64 competitions memory Vasily Sokov ended. Sergey Belosheyev from Evpatoria, Ukraine, won. Tournament was held from 08 December (arrival day) to 15 December 2013 in St. Petersburg, Russia. 76 players participated in 2 tournaments – World Cup and Youth tournament. See the results, games,  team standing and photo from closing ceremony.

Final of the 33º individual national Championship in Portugal Draughts (Damas Classicas) was played on November 23, 2013 from 10.00 a.m. in the G.D. Jose Ramiro, Lisbon. Manuel Vaz Vieira and Tiago Manuel played for  the 1st place in the Final of 2013. Manuel Vaz Vieira was a champion of Portugal in Damas Classicas 14 times. Tiago Manuel  was the third in the …

77° Absolute Championship of Italia  in Italian draughts (dama Italiana) was held from 12 to 17 November. Mario Fero won. You can get acquainted with the participants HERE. See full results and games HERE.

Traditional 4th International Tournament memory Nikolay Gringruz was held in the city of Bendery (Moldova, Tiraspol region) from 02 to 06 November 2013. Tournament dedicated to the Honored coach of the Republic of Moldova Gringruz Nikolay Leontyevich, who trained many top players in draughts-64. Kondrachenko Eugene from Belarus won. Dosca Ion from Moldova took 2nd place and Belosheyev Sergey from Ukraine took …

3rd Championship of France (Brazilian version) was held from November 9 to November 11 in Aillant-sur-Thollon, near the town of Auxerre. Pierre Monnet became champion!

The Ronald Suki King International Checkers and Draughts Festival  was held in Barbados at the Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, October 5th to 14th, 2013. You can see results and photos HERE.