World Cup – International Competition “Türkiye 2026”

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Draughts World Cup-64 «Turkey 2026»

World Cup – International Competition “Türkiye 2026”

Classic • Rapid • Blitz

The International Draughts Federation (IDF) is holding one of the key stages of the World Cup in Kemer, Turkey, in accordance with the 2026 Competition Calendar. This tournament is a strategic stage for the distribution of places in the world ranking and qualification for the main starts of the season.

📅 Calendar and Terms

The tournament covers the period from April 20 to 29, 2026. This time frame allows for all three disciplines to be held without excessive strain on the athletes, leaving time for recovery between programs.

  • April 20: Arrival of participants, registration, technical commission and grand opening.

  • April 21 – 27: Classic Checkers Program. Highest difficulty factor and significant impact on international rankings.

  • April 28: Blitz program. Maximum dynamics and entertainment.

  • April 29: Rapid program, tournament closing ceremony and departure of delegations.

📍 Location: Kemer, Turkey (Kemer, Türkiye)

The choice of Kemer is due to its high standards of hospitality and many years of experience in holding intellectual forums.

  • Climate: At the end of April, comfortable weather sets in in Kemer (+20-23°C), which is ideal for brain function.

  • Logistics: The main arrival hub is Antalya Airport (AYT), from where a transfer is organized to the official competition hotel.

  • Conditions: Traditionally, IDF tournaments in Turkey are held in hotels with an "All Inclusive" format, which relieves players and coaches of any household issues.

⚔️ Tournament Specifications

The competition is held according to the international rules of Draughts-64.

  • System of conduct: Swiss system in 7 or 9 rounds.

  • Draw: The official IDF computer program is used. Draw of starting moves and positions according to the current table (for classic and rapid).

  • Time control:

    • Classic: 45 minutes per game + 30 seconds per move.

    • Rapid: 10 minutes per game + 5 seconds per move.

    • Blitz: 3 minutes per game + 2 seconds per move.

📈 Status and rewards

The tournament has the status of an international rating competition.

  1. Titles: According to the results of the tournament, participants have the right to fulfill the norms for awarding international titles: IDF Master and IDF Grandmaster.

  2. Prize Fund: Formed through contributions and sponsorship funds. The winners in the overall standings, as well as the best among women, veterans and juniors, are awarded.

  3. Points: Points earned in Kemer go towards the overall standings of the 2026 World Cup.

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