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Men Championship of Moldova

In Moldova’s capital, Chisinau from March 22 to 30, 2019 the Moldovan Men’s Championship was held. The championship was held in three programs: Classic, Blitz and Rapid.

The champion of the country in classic and rapid programs became international master Denis Dudco. Ex-world champion, international grandmaster Ion Dosca won blitz.  See results. (more…)

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1st Stage of World Cup 2019 – International competition “Georgia-2019”

International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of competitions in 2019 held from 23 to 31 March 2019 in Tbilisi (Georgia) 1st Stage of World Cup 2019 in draughts-64 – International competition “Georgia-2019”. Competitions were held in three programs: Blitz, Rapid and Classic.

International master Dmitrii Melnikov won Blitz and Classic program. International master Andrei Gnelitsky won Rapid. See results.

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Youth Championships of Uzbekistan

The Uzbekistan Championships in draughts-64 among boys and girls in the age groups up to 20, 17, 14, 11, 9 years old were held from March 1 to March 7, 2019 in the capital of Uzbekistan Tashkent. Competitions were held in three programs: Blitz, Rapid and Classic.

See the results. (more…)

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Jamaica’s Draughts-64 Championship was held in Kingston

The Jamaica Draughts Association concluded it’s National Draughts Championship 2019 which was held on March 6, 2019 at the JPS Sports Club in Kingston. The championship was qualifying for the World Draughts-64 Championship. Players from across the island turn out in their numbers to compete in a bid to secure the coveted title of Jamaica’s National Champion in Draughts-64 2019. The legendary Jamaican player, Pan American Champion 2018, international Grandmaster Wayne ‘Shines’ Reid became National Draughts-64 Champion. Top 3 players will represent Jamaica at the World Draughts-64 Championship. (more…)

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Israeli Men Championship completed

Final of Israeli Men Championship in Russian draughts ended March 2, 2019 in the city of Haifa. 14 participants played the title of champion of the country in the robin round system. The international master Dmitry Ganopolsky became the Israeli champion 2019. (more…)

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IDF news

IDF calendar for 2019 updated. International competitions in draughts-64 “Helsinki-2019” will be held in Helsinki, the capital of Finland from 5 to 8 April. Calendar of national championships published. We remind you that the calculation of ratings and assignment of international titles will be made only for tournaments included to the IDF official calendar of competitions. See the updated calendar  HERE

Rating lists for 2019 updated. A sample of players by continents was made. See ratings lists  HERE

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Championships of Latvia among men and women completed

In the Latvian capital, Riga, the finals of the Latvian championships in draughts-64 among men and women completed. For men, competitions were held from February 21 to 24, and for women, from February 22 to 24. International grandmaster Guntis Valneris for men and international master Antra Valnere for women became champions of Latvia. See the results. (more…)

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