Belgian Draughts Championship 2026

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Belgian International Draughts Championship 2026: The main event of the year in Hoedsden

Belgian Draughts Championship 2026

Results

In February and March 2026, Belgium will host its main draughts tournament, the Individuell Belgisch Kampioenschap (BK) 2026. This is an international draughts competition (on a 100-square board) that will determine the country's best players in the first and second divisions.

📅 Date and venue

The tournament will be held in two main stages in the city of Heusden:

  • Period: from Saturday, March 14, to Sunday, March 22, 2026.

  • Location: Traditionally, tournaments of this level in Højsden are hosted by local sports or community centers, providing a professional atmosphere for classic time control.

🏆 Format and participants

The competition covers several categories:

  1. First Division (Division 1): The strongest masters of the country will compete here, among whom the participation of such ranking leaders as Adiatou Ibrahim and Keita Desmet is expected.

  2. Second Division (Division 2): A platform for experienced players and promising youngsters fighting for the right to rise to the elite.

  3. Youth and special categories: In February (according to the calendar - until February 14), registration for youth championships (juniors, cadets, hopefuls) usually closes, the finals of which are often integrated into the general schedule of national championships.

📝 Important dates for players

  • January - early February 2026: Participant registration and payment of fees.

  • March 14–22, 2026: Main game week of the championship.

  • March 28, 2026: Continuation of club competitions (Interclub) and additional tournaments in Heule.

🌍 Context and significance

The Belgian Championship 2026 is a qualifying stage for international competitions under the auspices of the FMJD (World Draughts Federation) and the EDC (European Draughts Confederation). In addition to the title of champion, players compete for rating points and the right to represent Belgium at the European Championship 2026, which will be held in October in the Netherlands (Beilen).

🔗 How to track results?

Game results, standings and online broadcasts (if provided) will be available at:

  • Офіційному порталі damsport.be.

  • A specialized resource damier.info, where detailed protocols and analysis of the games are published.

This tournament promises to be particularly intense, as the Belgian draughts school is currently experiencing an upswing, and the competition between titled veterans and young talents is becoming increasingly fierce.

Belgian Draughts Championship 2026

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