Gradually, the crisis in the draughts world is becoming clearer. New centers of power are emerging and the division into groups may at some time affect the existence of the sport as a whole. In the meantime, there is a devaluation of sports titles.
Small and proud federations managed to slightly improve the situation in the medal standings in the Rapid and Blitz programs at the International Draughts World Championship in Poland. But if you analyze the situation deeper and more carefully, then everything is not so transparent on the side of the medal.
The annual Hijken tournament is coming to an end. At the very beginning of the draughts week the national championship was held in the Rapid program. Jitse Slump won. But it is still unknown who will win the tournament with classic control.
We will find out who is faster in tge Netherlands today. The National Championship in Rapid will be held before a major international tournament.
The monument consists of 15 sculptures. Two blindfolded children are depicted in the center of the composition. At their feet there are books: ‘Russian Folk Tales’ and ‘Fairy Tales’ by Alexander Pushkin. Figures of children are surrounded by sculptures in the form of anthropomorphic monsters, personifying ‘adult’ vices.
Nimbi, Fidele, at 81, takes third place in the Rapid program at the World Championship among veterans in international draughts. Nimbi, Fidele is a frequent guest on various playgrounds on the Internet. We sincerely congratulate him and are glad for his success.
This Sunday the World Championship in international draughts among veterans has begun. 25 people have gathered. And again the Dutch saved the championship. If at one point they decide to participate in the championships like other countries (which send one player each), then such an event will lose its meaning. Not to mention its notorious unprofitability.