Pan-American International Draughts Championship

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Draughts Battle of the Americas: Pan-American 10x10 International Draughts Championship 2026 in Paramaribo

Pan-American International Draughts Championship

Results

https://pamdcc.com/

Period: April 18 – April 26, 2026

Офіційний сайт: pamdcc.com

This spring, the exotic capital of Suriname, Paramaribo, will be the center of attraction for the best draughts players in the Western Hemisphere. PAMDCC Pan-American 10x10 International Draughts Championship 2026 is not just a tournament, but a landmark event that brings together players from North, Central and South America to determine the continental champions.

Historical Reference

The Pan American Draughts (10x10) Championships are held under the auspices of the Pan American Draughts Confederation (PAMDCC), the main governing body for draughts in the region. The championship is one of the oldest and most prestigious on the continent, with a rich history spanning decades. Suriname, with its strong draughts tradition, has repeatedly hosted major international tournaments, making it an ideal location for such a competition.

Venue and infrastructure

The tournament will be held in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname.

  • Location: The exact venue (congress center or hotel) will be specified on the official website, but it will probably be one of the city's large hotel complexes adapted for holding such events.

  • Infrastructure: Paramaribo, despite its exoticism, offers comfortable conditions for participants. The city is known for its numerous hotels, restaurants offering Surinamese cuisine (a mixture of Indian, African, Asian and European influences).

  • Transportation: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) provides air connections to the region.

Participants, rating and conditions

  • Who can participate: Players representing national federations that are members of PAMDCC. The tournament is open to men and women in various categories.

  • Disciplines: The main discipline is international draughts (10x10), including classic time control, rapid and blitz.

  • Famous athletes: Leading draughts players from Suriname, the USA, Canada, Brazil and other Latin American countries are expected to participate. Among them may be such famous players as Gerald Paterson (Suriname) or representatives of the Dutch draughts school, which has a strong influence in the region.

  • Status: This is an official FMJD ranking tournament, the results of which affect the world ranking of players. Winners can also qualify for the World International Draughts Championship.

Pan-American International Draughts Championship

Prize Fund and Sponsors

The tournament is held under the auspices of PAMDCC with the support of the International Draughts Federation (FMJD) and the Suriname Draughts Federation. The prize fund, details of which will be announced closer to the date of the event, traditionally consists of cash prizes for winners and runners-up in the main categories.

Where to follow the tournament?

You can follow the progress of the competition at:

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