And Yin and Yang clashed in a fierce battle… (Final)

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 noteworthy that for the second year in a row, we have noticed an increase in the number of Chinese draughts players playing 64. We hope that the time will come when we will see Chinese draughts players at international IDF tournaments. After all, many federations around the world have realized that it is better to attend competitions under the auspices of IDF, with excellent organization and a five-star hotel by the sea, than to bring children to a second-rate hotel with bedbugs and poor food (3.5 km from the sea) under the auspices of FMJD. Let’s wait and see.

In the meantime, the Chinese championships are held in two stages: first the Preliminary, and then the Final. We are watching the struggle with interest, both on the small board and on the large board. And of course, in the women’s tournament on the large board, we are rooting for Gangsuhe, Saiya. She performed brilliantly in Trinidad and Tobago. In the last round, she went for broke in an equal position and waited for her opponent to make a mistake. But most importantly, she played (albeit with some mistakes) and worked hard at the board! And I didn’t make any “shameful deals” with anyone. Our sympathies go to Gangsuhe, Saiya.

Results Women 64    Preliminaries  Final

Results Women 100  Preliminaries  Final

Results Men 64         Preliminaries  Final

Results Men 100       Preliminaries  Final