World Cup. "Turkey 2026". Classic, Rapid, Blitz

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World Cup «Turkey 2026»: Spring battle of intellects in the Mediterranean

World Cup. "Turkey 2026". Classic, Rapid, Blitz

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April 2026 will be special for all fans of intellectual games. From April 20 to 29, the Turkish coast will host one of the most prestigious starts of the season - the stage of the World Cup in Draughts-64 «Turkey 2026». For ten days, the best grandmasters and ambitious beginners will compete in three formats: classic, rapid and blitz.

About the tournament and organization

The tournament is held under the auspices of the International Draughts Federation (IDF). It is an official competition included in the world tour calendar. The World Cup in Turkey is traditionally considered one of the strongest in terms of participants, as the results directly affect the world rating (IDFrating).

Historical Reference and Status

The World Cup of Draughts-64 has a long history. This is not the first time that Turkey has hosted such forums, having gained a reputation as a country with perfect organization. In different years, such legends as Alexander Shvartsman, Gavril Kolesov and young leaders who dominate the world stage today have participated in the Turkish stages. The tournament rating corresponds to the highest category, which attracts the attention of the sports press and sponsors.

Venue and infrastructure

The tournament will be hosted by the resort region of Kemer (Antalya province). Participants will be accommodated in a comfortable 5-star hotel, which operates on an all-inclusive basis. This allows the athletes to fully concentrate on the game.

  • Infrastructure: Spacious conference rooms for competitions, modern recreation areas, swimming pools and spa centers.

  • Nature: April in Kemer is a time of flowering. The combination of sea air and coniferous forests of the Taurus Mountains creates an ideal microclimate for intellectual work.

World Cup. "Turkey 2026". Classic, Rapid, Blitz

Participants and conditions of participation

The tournament is open (Open), which means that any player, regardless of rank or rating, can participate, provided they register in time and pay the tournament fee.

  • Who can participate: Men, women and youth categories (U27, U20, etc.).

  • Terms: Players must submit an application through their national federation or directly to the IDF Organizing Committee.

  • Prize Fund: The total prize fund of the World Cup stages is usually several thousand US dollars, distributed among the winners in various categories.

Спонсори та підтримка

The main sponsor is the International Draughts Federation (IDF) with the support of local partners in Turkey and specialized sports development funds.

Where to play for the tournament?

Official results, protocols and online broadcasts of the games will be available at:

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