Draughts community prefer vertically oriented oval depicting the game board on a background of outlines of the globe. Readers, who participated in the selection of the logo, were unanimous, and Grand Masters had different opinions.  World champion Sergey Belosheev and the spouses of Langin likes selected option.  (more…)

International Master Denis Dudсo won the championship of Moldova among men. World champion among women Elena Scovitina took second place and Cristina Zaruba took third place. Championship was held in Chisinau from 21 to 28 March. (more…)

Foundation for Promotion of draughts sports “Russian Draughts” announced the vote for the logo that best reflect the spirit of intellectual sport. At the Court of internet users are presented eight options for brand names, one of which in the future will be the official symbol of the Foundation. All eight options you can estimate in the photo gallery on the Foundation’s website and choose your favorite logo HERE (more…)

The Fund for promotion and development of draughts sport “Russian Draughts” open its own news site. With the opening organizers of the Fund expect to attract the maximum attention of the general reader to one of the most popular games in the world – draughts on a standard 64-cell board. (more…)

Youth championships, qualifying for the World and European Youth Championships were held in various countries in February and March. We publish the results of:
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Russian Youth Championships among boys and girls in age groups U16, U19 and U23 was held in Leningrad region from 4th to 13th March in three programs: Blitz, Rapid and Classic. See more information on the site of Draughts Federation of Russia HERE        (more…)

Meeting of the IDF Board was held February 25, 2016 in St. Petersburg. At the meeting were discussed issues of calendar 2016 and approved the new IDF regulations. The most important of these are Rules of the game and competitions in draughts-64 (Revised 2016) and Regulations for assignment of international titles IDF (See HERE)

IDF in accordance with the Charter begins independently assign the title to the players and referees. IDF Board meeting approved the new IDF titles. (more…)

Calendar of competitions 2016 updated. You can view and download Calendar HERE 

Calendar of national events published in section Calendar 2016. See calendar HERE

Championships of Uzbekistan among men, women and youth 23 years and younger were held in Tashkent from 18 to 24 February. Competitions were held in three programs – classical, rapid and blitz. 65 players participated.
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