IDF 64

One of the largest international draughts federations on Earth, developing Russian draughts all over the world. Holds major draughts tournaments, including World and European championships, as well as World Cups. The Federation has representative offices in Africa and Asia.

You can do anything in the world…

04.11.2025

Turkey is hosting the World Youth Draughts Championship for boys and girls. At the Čalimer Hotel, with its wonderful facilities, sunny weather, and fierce competition, it is difficult to predict the winner. But we think everyone is a winner: the draughts players, their parents, representatives of the federations, and many, many other people involved in these competitions.

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My years are my wealth…

01.11.2025

I often rushed through time,
Accustomed to getting involved in everything.
Even though I haven’t saved any money,
My years are my wealth.

I whisper “thank you” to the years
And drink their bitter medicine.
And I won’t give them to anyone
My years are my wealth.

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Sun, sea, 5 stars, and draughts to suit every taste

08.10.2025

The IDF has come a long way to assess its achievements through the lens of the current state of world checkers. The level of organization of the IDF’s competitions has significantly improved, and it currently outperforms its competitors by a significant margin, using a comparison from equestrian sports. It is also worth noting that the number of countries participating in the World Championships is constantly increasing.

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The IDF position on the disqualification of FMJD 65 players

25.08.2025

According to information from the FMJD website, published on 15.08.2025, the FMJD Board on 11.08.2025 made a decision to suspend (disqualify) players who participated in IDF tournaments or tournaments held on the territory of the Russian Federation from participation in all FMJD events, as well as FMJD continental championships, until July 31, 2026. This decision was made primarily by FMJD President Jacek Pawlicki and FMJD Acting Secretary General Vladislavs Vesperis in violation of international sports norms and the FMJD Charter itself.

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