European Youth Championship with draughts-64

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European Youth Draughts Championship-64: The Future of the Game in Kemer 2026

While the adult elite competes at the World Cup, from April 20 to 29, 2026, Kemer, Turkey, will host the main continental start for young athletes - the European Championship among boys and girls.

This is a large-scale event under the auspices of IDF, which will unite hundreds of young talents from all over Europe in the fight for the title of continental champions.

👥 Age categories and participants

The tournament is impressive in its scope. The competition will be held in 6 age groups (separately for boys and girls):

  • U27 (juniors)

  • U20 (молодь)

  • U17 (кадети)

  • U14 (mini-cadets)

  • U11 (надії)

  • U9 (юні надії)

This structure allows every child and teenager to compete with their peers, gaining invaluable international experience.

⚔️ Championship Program

Traditionally for the IDF, the European Championship includes three official disciplines, each of which requires specific skills:

  1. Classic: The main tournament, which lasts most of the competition. It tests strategic preparation and patience.

  2. Rapid: A balance between deep analysis and speed of decision-making.

  3. Blitz game (Blitz): The most emotional part of the tournament, where everything is decided by intuition and mastery of timing.

📍 Location and conditions

The competition will be hosted by Kemer, a city that has already become a "second home" for European draughts.

  • Professional organization: IDF ensures a high level of refereeing and strict adherence to regulations.

  • Atmosphere: For young athletes, this is not just a tournament, but also an opportunity to meet like-minded people from different countries, relax on the Mediterranean coast and recharge your batteries for the whole season.

💡 Important information for teams:

  • Registration: Is carried out through national federations - members of the IDF.

  • Titles: Winners and prize-winners are entitled to international titles according to the federation's regulations.

  • Accommodation: Organizers usually offer package deals (hotel + meals + transfer), which is the most profitable option for groups.

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