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Draughts Elite in France: 2026 World Team Championship (100-square draughts) Results From May 5 to 12, 2026 , the French town of Saint-Dulchard will become the center of the world draughts movement. The strongest national teams of the planet will gather here to determine the title holders in the team competition. About the tournament and organization World Championship Teams 2026 (WCT2026) is the main team forum of the year, held under the auspices of the World Draughts Federation (FMJD) . The direct organizer is the French Draughts Federation (FFJD) . Status: Official FMJD ranking tournament. Disciplines: The competition will be held in three formats: Classic game: Time control — 90 minutes for 45 moves + 30 minutes until the end of the game with an addition of 30 seconds per move, starting from the 46th. Rapid game: Control 15'+5''. Blitz: Control 5'+3''. Team composition: Separate competitions for men (open category) and wom...

Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026: Chess elite under the Sardinian sun Players Open A Open B Open C From May 3 to 10, 2026, the Italian island of Sardinia will become the main center of world chess thought. The Sardinia World Chess Festival is not just a competition, but a large-scale celebration of the intellect, bringing together world-class grandmasters and ambitious amateurs in the incredible atmosphere of a Mediterranean resort. Venue and infrastructure The tournament is hosted by the picturesque town of Olbia . It is the historic "gateway" of Sardinia, founded by the Punics, where ancient ruins border the fashionable hotels of the Costa Smeralda. The gaming halls are located in modern conference centers overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The festival's infrastructure is thought out down to the smallest detail: participants have acces...

Baku Open 2026: A Chess Celebration in the Crystal Hall Group A Group B Group C These days, the capital of Azerbaijan has become the main chess center of the region. From April 27 to May 6, the famous Baku Crystal Hall will host the traditional international chess festival - Baku Open 2026. This year's tournament brought together over 900 participants from 10 countries around the world , confirming the high status of the event. The festival was organized by the Azerbaijan Chess Federation in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth and Sports within the framework of the Chess Tour Azerbaijan project. Format and Prize Fund The competition is held according to the Swiss system in 9 rounds. The festival is divided into three main categories: Group A: for professionals (rating from 2250 for men and 2100 for...

The Future of Ukrainian Chess: Chernivtsi Hosts the Ukrainian U-12 Championship Players B12 G12 Ю12 Д12 B12 G12 B12 G12 Results B12 G12 Ю12 Д12 B12 G12 B12 G12 The spring of 2026 in Ukraine will begin under the sign of intellectual battles. From May 1 to 10, picturesque Chernivtsi will become the chess capital of the country, hosting the Ukrainian Chess Championship among boys and girls under 12 years old. This competition is not just a tournament, it is a forge of talents, where future grandmasters who will glorify Ukraine on the international stage are determined. In this article, we will talk in detail about the upcoming event, its location, and why this tournament is so important. About the tournament: Three disciplines, one champion This year's U12 championship is comprehensive and covers all three major chess disciplin...

Ukrainian Cup – 2026 with Checkers-64: The classic version returns Players: Classic Men Women Men Women Men Women Results: Classic Men Women Men Women Men Women Games: Classic Men Women Men Women Men Women Get ready for the most intense draughts showdown of the year! From April 27 to May 3, 2026, the best grandmasters, masters and young talents of Ukraine will come together to determine the winner of the prestigious trophy - the Ukrainian Cup in Draughts-64 (classic version). This is an event that no fan of this intellectual game should miss. About the Tournament: Tradition, Skill, and Strategy The Ukrainian Cup in Draughts-64 (classic version) is not just a competition, it is a celebration of intelligence and strategic thinking. The tournament is held annually and is one of the most importan...

Bourges Open 2026: French stage of the Draughts World Cup Players If you see a 404 page, it means the organizers are still preparing the tables. Results Games At the end of April 2026, the ancient French city of Bourges will become the center of world draughts. From April 27 to May 3 , the prestigious stage of the World Cup - "Bourges Open 2026" will be held here. This week-long tournament will bring together the world's leading draughts players to compete in classic, rapid and blitz formats. About the tournament and organizers The "Bourges Open" is one of the key stages of the World Cup of International Draughts (FMJD World Cup) . It is held under the auspices of the World Draughts Federation (FMJD) and is an official ranking tournamen...

Future Grandmasters: European Schools Chess Championship 2026 in Croatia Players Open Girls Open Girls Open Girls Open Girls Open Girls Open Girls Results Open Girls Open Girls Open Girls Open Girls Open Girls Open Girls From April 26 to May 5, 2026, Croatia will become the chess powerhouse of Europe. For ten days, talented schoolchildren from across the continent will compete for the prestigious title of the European School Chess Championship. About the tournament and organization The tournament is held under the auspices of the European Chess Union (ECU) and is an official rating competition. Results directly impact the participants' international FIDE ratings. Croatia, with its rich chess traditions, is an ideal platform f...