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XIII PCBEST CUP 2026: Traditions, craftsmanship and record prize fund Results From June 26 to 28, 2026, the Polish city of Szczecin will once again host one of the oldest and most prestigious commercial tournaments in Europe — the PCBEST CUP . This year, the competition is held under the auspices of the FMJD and for the thirteenth time (in an updated format) brings together the elite of hundred-square draughts. Historical Background: From Local Start to Global Recognition The tournament has roots dating back to 1994. Its constant ideological inspirer and organizer is Jacek Pawlicki (many-year technical director of FMJD and developer of the DraughtsArbiter system). The tournament name comes from the company PCBEST , which has been supporting the development of checkers software and competitions for decades. Over its history, the PCBEST CUP has seen almost all modern legends on the podium: from Alexander Shvartsman to Natalia Sadovskaya. The tournament is famous for its ...

chess 25/06/2026 30/06/2026 false fide _self Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival 2026 https://qboard.kesug.com Slovenia/Radenci Chess festival in Slovenia: Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival 2026 Open Blitz U10 Everything you need to know about the grand chess festival in Radenets. About the tournament: Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival 2026 The chess world is gearing up for one of the most exciting events of the summer of 2026 – the Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival 2026 . This flagship festival, organized by the Kasparov Chess Foundation, promises six days of intense chess competition and unforgettable experiences. It will be held from June 25 to 30, 2026 in the picturesque town of Radenci, Slovenia. The festival includes two main tournaments: a large-scale Open tournament and an exciting blitz t...

chess 18/06/2026 27/06/2026 false fide _self African Individual Chess Championship 2026 https://www.fide.com/2026-african-individual-chess-championships-kick-off-in-botswana/ Jwaneng, Southern District, Botswana -24.6005,24.7281 African Individual Chess Championship 2026 Open Women The strongest chess players on the African continent compete in Botswana for tickets to the FIDE World Cup. About the tournament: African Individual Chess Championship 2026 African Individual Chess Championship 2026 is the most important chess event of the year on the African continent, which takes place from 18 to 27 June 2026. The tournament is held according to the Swiss system in 9 rounds and consists of two sections: Open and Women. Over 100 leading chess players participate in the competition. The time control is 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, after which 30 minutes are added until t...

dra 09/06/2026 14/06/2026 false fide _self Ukrainian Youth Draughts 100 Championship 2026 Ivano-Frankivsk https://results.fmjd.org/viewpage.php?page_id=1 Ivano-Frankivsk/Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast/Ukraine 48.9226,24.7104 Results of the Ukrainian Youth Championship 2026 in draughts-100 in Ivano-Frankivsk Results (select group): Classic B16 B13 B10 B8 G16 G13 G10 G8 Young talents of Ukraine competed for the championship in classic checkers-100 About the Ukrainian Youth Championship 2026 From June 9 to 14, 2026, the Ukrainian Youth Championship 2026 in 100-cell draughts in the classic format was held in the picturesque city of Ivano-Frankivsk. This tournament is one of the most important events in the Ukrainian youth draughts calendar, bringing together the most talented young athletes from all over the country. The competition is aimed at identifying new talents , i...

dra 15/06/2026 16/06/2026 false fide _self Ukrainian Youth Championship 2026 (draughts 100, rapid and blitz) https://results.fmjd.org/viewpage.php?page_id=1 Ivano-Frankivsk/Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast/Ukraine 48.9215,24.7097 Ukrainian Championship in Draughts-100 among boys and girls 2026 (rapid and blitz) in Ivano-Frankivsk Participant lists (Rapid): Rapid B16 B13 B10 B8 G16 G13 G10 G8 Participant lists (Blitz): Blitz B16 B13 B10 B8 G16 G13 G10 G8 Result (Rapid): Rapid B16 B13 B10 B8 G16 G13 G10 G8 Result (Blitz): Blitz B16 B13 B10 B8 G16 G13 G10 G8 If you see a 404 error, it means the organizers are still preparing the tables. The main youth event of the year in checkers-100 (fast and l...

chess 16/06/2026 16/06/2026 false fide _self 2nd World Youth Chess Solving Championship https://qboard.kesug.com Italy/Montesilvano A Test of Logic and Strategy: 2nd World Youth Chess Problem Solving Championship 2026 Start List The chess world is eagerly awaiting the 2nd World Youth Chess Solving Championship, which will take place on June 16, 2026.  This unique tournament will bring together the most talented young chess players from around the world to test their analytical skills and logical thinking in solving complex chess compositions. The competition will be held in Montesilvano, Italy , as part of the 2026 World Youth Chess Championship (WYCC) , between the 1st and 2nd rounds of the main tournament. This allows WYCC participants to also take part in this exciting challenge. The tournament will start at 10:00 local time . Participants will compete in three age categories corresponding to the ...

chess 16/06/2026 22/06/2026 false fide _self FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz in Hong Kong 2026 https://www.fide.com/fide-world-team-rapid-and-blitz-in-hong-kong-preview-chess-elite-comes-to-asias-new-stage/ Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R., China 22.2748,114.1788 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship 2026 in Hong Kong Matches 1-10 Matches 11-20 Matches 21+ Blitz Knockout The main chess event of the summer of 2026: over 800 participants, star grandmasters and the first amateur World Cup in the heart of Asia. About the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz 2026 Tournament FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 is the fourth World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship, which will be held in East Asia for the first time this year. The competition will be held from June 16 to 22, 2026...