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There are only a few countries in the world that have a well-developed and modern draughts structure: the Netherlands, Russia, China, Mongolia, and Belarus. Watching the national championships in these countries is always interesting, informative, and unpredictable. It is the draughts players from these countries who set the trends on the global stage. We always keep a close eye on the events in these countries. Currently, China is hosting the national championships for two types of draughts.

It is very difficult in our time to withstand the pressure of narrow-minded fans of the Austrian artist, and sometimes just clinical idiots. And not only to withstand the pressure, but also not to lose the desire to continue doing his job. Leszek Petlitsky manages to do this. He manages to do it while maintaining dignity and respect for the beautiful game.

We congratulate the coaches, teachers, and students on the beginning of the academic year. We wish them patience, diligence, new knowledge, and a deeper understanding of the world. And of course, new achievements in draughts!

From the classics. Take care of yourselves, dear parents and coaches.

The determination of the Dutch Draughts Federation is nothing short of amazing. It was only recently that the decision was made to start a professional approach to draughts among women and now we are seeing the results! Two fundamental decisions were made: 1) to refuse to travel to the dubious and foul-smelling “World Championship” (it’s already ridiculous) in Trinidad and Tobago 2) to hold their own “World Championship” in Hoogevens.

At the end of the school year the proud Federation will host tournaments among children in Russian draughts in the Rapid and Blitz programs. As you may remember, children play just for fun. They’re not going anywhere afterwards..

Last year, our team went on another trip. And of course, even in the most unexplored places, we do not forget about our favorite sport. Checkers have become a magic thread for our team to explore the world and an opportunity to meet amazing people.We looked into Karelia, in the beautiful city of Petrozavodsk. We met Ivan Lopukhin and for a moment stealthily visited the Gambit draughts club. We give the floor to Ivan and will dedicate several materials to Karelia and the history of draughts in the region.

“To fight and seek, to find and not to yield” is the motto of decency and loyalty to one’s goals and principles. These are the words that characterize Leszek Petlicki, the organizer of the World and European Championships. It’s time for the next World Cup. The struggle began in Kemer, Turkey.

All draughts players know about the legendary draughts tournament in Bender and everyone has heard about the legendary draughts school of Nikolai Leontievich Gringruz. More recently, the electronic version of the legendary school’s website has also begun to develop.

This year the rules of one of the most interesting and massive national championships in the world have been changed. The Dutch 2024/2025 Team Championship enters its final stage on Saturday, February 22.

The International Draughts Federation (IDF) is holding a Championship in Turkey in accordance with the IDF Competition Calendar for 2025 European Draughts Championship-64 among boys and girls. All events will be held at the Ma Biche Kemer by Werde Hotels 5*, Kemer (Turkey). In accordance with the 2025 Competition Calendar, the International Draughts Federation (IDF) is holding the European Draughts 64 Championship for men and women in Turkey from April 11 to 20, 2025.

The next Belgian International Draughts Championship was held in two divisions of Belgium. There were clear leaders in the first division who had good experience in the international arena. Therefore, the quality of the game was different in different games.

Women are the driving force of everything on Earth! It is only for their sake that poems are composed, operas are written, and great dramas are enacted. Just for you, our beloved Women, men conquer mountains, conquer new peaks in sports and come back to you to bathe in Your Love! Stay unsurpassed, unattainable, charming and happy! Happy Holidays, our beloved women!