World Cup "Uzbekistan 2026"

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Tashkent becomes the draughts capital again: World Cup "Uzbekistan 2026"

World Cup "Uzbekistan 2026"

From May 1 to 31, 2026, the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, will host one of the most important stages of the Draughts World Cup-64. The tournament is organized by the International Draughts Federation (IDF) in conjunction with the Draughts Federation of Uzbekistan.

This event is traditional for the world checkers calendar, as Uzbekistan has demonstrated rapid development of intellectual sports and a consistently high level of organization of international competitions in recent years.

🏆 Disciplines and format

The competition will be held in three main programs, which will allow us to identify the most versatile players:

  1. Classic (Classic game): The most prestigious discipline with full time control, where the depth of strategic thinking is tested.

  2. Rapid (Quick Game): A dynamic format where players have limited time to think.

  3. Blitz: The most emotional part of the tournament, where decisions are made in a matter of seconds.

📍 Venue: Tashkent

Tashkent already has experience in hosting similar World Cups (including the successful tournaments in 2024 and 2025). It is expected that the venue for the competition will again be one of the capital's leading hotels (for example, Orient Grand Hotel), which provides comfortable conditions for players from all continents.

🌍 Participants and values

The tournament will bring together the strongest grandmasters in the world. Since Uzbekistan is a powerful center of checkers in Asia, special attention will be paid to local talents, who have recently been seriously competing with the recognized leaders.

  • Rating: The tournament results count towards the IDF world ranking.

  • Qualification: A successful performance allows players to score important points in the overall standings of the 2026 World Cup.

📅 Key dates

  • Early May: Participant registration and tournament opening.

  • During May: Consecutive programs (Blitz -> Rapid -> Classic).

  • End of May: Ceremonial awarding of the winners and closing of the stage.

Uzbekistan traditionally provides a high prize pool and hospitality, making this stage one of the most beloved among professional players.

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