19-11-2016 Closing ceremony was held at 19.00. PHOTO
Representatives of of Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia, press, invited guests took part in closing ceremony. Goodbye, Georgia!
19-11-2016 Today was held finals and 9th round for players who took 17th place and below. PHOTO
Nikolay Struchkov (Russia) won in final Evgeny Kondrachenko and become European Champion among men!
Evgeny Kondrachenko (Belarus) took 2nd place.
Vladimir Egorov took 3rd place. He won in final Nikolay Gulyaev.
Zhanna Sarshaeva (Russia) won in final Darya Fedarovich and become European Champion among women!
Darya Fedarovich (Belarus) took 2nd place.
Yulia Makarenkova (Ukraine) won Vera Khvashchynskaya (Belarus) and took 3rd place.
18-11-2016 In the 1/2 finals won Evgeny Kondrachenko and Nikolay Struchkov. They will play in the final for 1-2 places. Nikolay Gulyaev and Vladimir Yegorov will meet in the match for 3-4 places.
In women in the 1/2 finals will play Daria Fedarovich and Zhanna Sarshaeva. Tomorrow they will play in the finals for 1-2 places. Yulia Makarenkova and Vera Khvaschinskaya will compete for 3-4 places.
18-11-2016 Today are held 1/4, 1/2 finals and 8th round for players who took 17th place and below.
From the 1/4 finals in the first eight group won Evgeny Kondrachenko, Vladimir Yegorov, Nikolay Struchkov and Nikolay Gulyaev. They will continue the fight in the 1/2 finals for 1-4 places.
In women in a bitter struggle in the first eight group won and continue the fight for 1-4 places Daria Fedarovich, Zhanna Sarshaeva, Yulia Makarenkova and Vera Khvaschinskaya.
See results and standings in Results section.
17-11-2016 Preliminary stage of the European Championship in draughts-64 among men and women completed. The winners of the preliminary stage are Denis Shkatula (Ukraine) in men and Fedarovich Daria (Belarus) in women. PHOTO
The sensation of the Men Championship was the fact that the current world champion Sergey Belosheev did not even make the top 16 players who will play the medals and prizes.
According the regulations after preliminary stage the first 16 players divided into two groups with 8 players. It is played 3 rounds: ¼ finals, ½ finals; the final. In the butt games, the game goes to a victory. In case of a tie additional matches played. Participants, who took 17th place and below play additional 2 rounds by the Swiss system in men and the play-offs in women.
See draws of 1/4 finals and 8 rounds for men do not fall in the top 16 Men | Women
17-11-2016 Final two rounds of the preliminary stage are held today. After the sixth round in men with a score of 9 points still leads the International Master Denis Shkatula (Ukraine). Seven participants have 8 points. These players are likely to get into the top eight, which will play the championship medals. The following 9 players have 7 points. They have to win To have a chance to get into the top eight.
The last round of the preliminary stage expected to be very difficult.
16-11-2016 4th and 5th rounds of preliminary stage was held today. Games of men (5 rounds) and women (4 rounds) published in section Games. Section Press updated.
In men after five rounds with 8 points alone lead International master Denis Shkatula (Ukraine). In the 4th round he won Gennady Shapiro (Germany). It allowed him to lead the standings.
Denis pursues a group of seven international grandmasters. Tomorrow will be the final two rounds of the preliminary stage, by which results the first 16 players in the two groups from eight players will continue to fight for the medals and prizes.
Places of the remaining participants will determinated in two additional rounds of Swiss.
In women in the 5th round Sarshaeva Zhanna (Russia) won the leader of tournament Elena Korotkaya (Ukraine), and Hvaschinskaya Vera (Belarus) won the representative of Lithuania Milda Jocaite. After five rounds with a score of 8 points they both are leading in the tournament and tomorrow in the 6th round will play each other.
Their nearest opponents, International grandmasters Daria Fedorovich (Belarus) and Yuliia Makarenkova (Ukraine) have 7 points.
15-11-2016 2nd and 3rd rounds of preliminary stage was held today. PHOTO
After three rounds with five points from six in men leading five players – International grandmasters Gennnady Shapiro, Nikolay Gulyaev, Vladimir Egorov, Aleksandr Getmansky and International master Denis Shkatula.
In women also five players have five points from six. There are International grandmasters Elena Korotkaya, Zhanna Sarshaeva, Darya Fedarovich, International masters Iulia Zhuravskaya and Khvaschynskaya Vera.
Ahead still 4 rounds of the preliminary stage.
14-11-2016 European Championship in classic game started today. See results in the Results Section. Live broadcast is available in the Online Section.
After lunch, the participants had the opportunity to see the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, a city with a long history, which celebrated 1550 years in 2008.
13-11-2016 Rapid is held today from 10:00. See results in the Results Section. Live broadcast is available in the Online Section. PHOTO
International Grandmaster Igor Mikhalchenko (Belarus) become European Draughts-64 champion among men in Rapid! He won Nikolay Struchkov in the semifinal and Sergei Belosheev in the final.
Sergei Belosheev took 2nd place and Gavril Kolesov took 3rd place.
International Grandmaster Zhanna Sarshaeva (Russia) become European Draughts-64 champion among women in Rapid! She had a draw with Vera Khaschinskaya (Belarus) in the semifinal and won Sofia Morozova (Russia) in the final.
Sofia Morozova took 2nd place and Vera Khvaschinskaya took 3rd place.
12-11-2016 Blitz was held today from 15:00. See results in the Results Section. Live broadcast is available in the Online Section. PHOTO
International Grandmaster Igor Mikhalchenko (Belarus) become European Draughts-64 champion among men in Blitz! He won Nikolay Gulyaev in the semifinal and Sergei Belosheev in the final.
Sergei Belosheev took 2nd place and Nikolay Gulyaev took 3rd place.
International Grandmaster Elena Korotkaya (Ukraine) become European Draughts-64 champion among women in Blitz! She won Cristina Zaruba (Moldova) in the semifinal and Vera Hvaschinskaya (Belarus) in the final.
Vera Hvaschinskaya (Belarus) took 2nd place and Sofia Morozova (Russia) took 3rd place.
Opening ceremony of the competition was held at 12.00. PHOTO
Participants were welcomed by:
President of the International Draughts Federation Vladimir Langin
Head of department of Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia Zurab Bakradze
Multiple world champion in draughts-100 Harm Wiersma (Netherlands), which visited the European Draughts-64 Championship with a private visit
Director of Hotel Calasi Liliana Shonija
Vice-president of the Draughts Federation of Georgia Zurab Kandelaki
Head of Section of Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia Zurab Bakradze and multiple world champion Harm Wiersma made a symbolic first move, after which the European Championship is declared open.
11-11-2016 Tomorrow in the capital of Georgia Tbilisi starts the European championship in draughts-64 among men and women. 60 players from 18 countries will take part in the competition.
Almost all strongest players of Europe gathered in Tbilisi. In men, there are current world champions Sergey Belosheev (Russia), Igor Mikhalchenko (Belarus) and Arunas Norvayshas (Lithuania), champions and winners of the world championships in different years, international grandmasters Gavril Kolesov, Nikolay Struchkov, Murod Amrillaev, Vladimir Yegorov, Nikolay Gulyaev (Russia ), Ion Dosca (Moldova), Valeriy Grebenkin (Ukraine), Arno Uutma (Estonia), Andrius Kibartas (Lithuania), Eugene Kondrachenko (Belarus), Gennady Shapiro (Germany); winner of the 2016 World Cup Vladimir Skrabov (Russia), world champion among veterans Yuri Kirillov (Israel).
In women: champions and winners of the World and European championships in different years Zhanna Sarshaeva and Sofia Morozova (Russia), Elena Korotkaya and Julia Makarenkova (Ukraine), Daria Fedorovich and Vera Hvaschinskaya (Belarus).
Ambitious talented young players will compete with the venerable grandmasters. Among them Bogdan Panchenkov, Denis Shkatula, Tatyana Zaytseva (Ukraine), Dmitri Abarinov , Dmitri Melnikov, Julia Zhuravskaya, Ekaterina Ivanova (Russia), Aslan Aslanli and Camilli Famil (Azerbaijan), and other strongest players from different countries.
Opening ceremony will take place at 12.00. European Blitz Championship will start at 15.00.
04-11-2016 International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the competitions in 2016 together with the Draughts Federation of Georgia holds from 11th November (arrival day) till 20th November (departure day) 2016 in Tbilisi (Georgia) European Draughts-64 Championships among men and women. Competitions are qualifying for the World Championship 2017.
Competitions are held with the support of the Foundation for Assistance for development of Draughts Sports “Russian Draughts.”
Next competitions are held:
International version:
European Draughts-64 Blitz Championship
European Draughts-64 Championship
Brazilian version:
European Draughts-64 Rapid Championship
The prize fund of the championship will be will be 30 000 USD. There are 15 prizes in men and 12 prizes in women, special prizes.
Regulations
Of the European Draughts-64 Championships 2016
Among men and women
11 – 20 November 2016 Tbilisi, Georgia
1. Competitions management.
1.1. General management of the European Draughts-64 Championships 2016 among men and women, hereinafter competitions, is carried out by the International Draughts Federation (IDF), hereinafter International Draughts Federation, and Organizing Committee.
1.2. Direct leadership of the competitions is assigned to the panel of referees approved by International Draughts Federation.
2. Time and place.
Competitions are held from 11th November (arrival day) till 20th November (departure day) 2016 in the hotel Kalasi at Kote Afkhazi str. 25, 0105, Tbilisi, Georgia. Hotel website www.hotelkalasi.ge.
3. Program of competitions.
3.1. Competitions are personal.
3.2. Competitions are held separately for men and women.
3.3. Competitions are qualifying for the World Championship 2017.
3.4. Next competitions are held:
3.4.1. European Draughts-64 Blitz Championship (Russian version).
3.4.2. European Draughts-64 Rapid Championship (Brazilian version).
3.4.3. European Draughts-64 Championship (Russian version).
4. Participants.
4.1. To participate in the competitions allowed winners of the European Championship 2014; winners of the World Cup 2015; participants claimed by national federations of European countries – members of the International Draughts Federation.
Participants must not have disciplinary sanctions IDF.
To participate in the competitions are allowed only participants who did not take part in illegitimate competition (“World Draughts Championships” in Brazil etc.), conducted other organizations without coordination with IDF.
4.2. International Draughts Federation has the right to invite some players from countries which are not members of the International Draughts Federation.
5. Tournament regulations
5.1. System of competitions:
5.1.1. Blitz and Rapid – tournament on the Swiss system in 7-9 rounds is held. Participants who took 1-4 places play in the semi-finals and final 2 micro-matches in each with time control 3 + 2 “.
In the semi-finals play a pair of 1-4, 2-3. To the finale comes a player who has won on the basis of 2 micro-matches. In case of a draw in 2 micro-matches, to the final comes the player who took the higher place in the tournament by the Swiss system.
In the final for the 1st and 3rd place winner is the player who has won on the basis of 2 micro-matches. In case of a draw in 2 micro-matches, the winner is the player who took the higher place in the tournament by the Swiss system.
5.1.2. Classic game – mixed system. First is held a preliminary stage on the Swiss system in 7 rounds.
Next, the first 16 people divided into two groups with 8 players (play 1-8, 2-7, 3-6, 4-5, 9-16, 10-15, etc.). It is played 3 rounds: ¼ finals, ½ finals; the final.
In the butt games, the game goes to a victory, excluding the previously accumulated points. In case of a tie additional matches played.
Participants, who took 17th place and below play additional 2 rounds by the Swiss system or the play-offs, depending on the number of participants.
5.2. Competitions are held by a system of micro-matches consist of two games:
♦ men – with the draw of moves and positions according to the official table, approved by 14.09.2008 and binding for both games of micro-match;
♦ women – with the draw of moves according to the official table approved by 5.5.2016, and binding for both games of micro-match.
5.3. The draw for the first round is held taking into account the ratings, each next round – by a computer program.
5.4. Time control:
♦ Classic game: 45 minutes till the end of the game plus 10 seconds per move for each player. The break between games is five minutes. Game record is obligatory for all participants.
♦ Rapid: 07 minutes till the end of the game plus 5 seconds per move for each player.
♦ Blitz: 3 minutes till the end of the game plus 2 seconds per move for each player.
♦ Time control for additional matches ¼ finals, ½ finals; finals:
one micro-match with a time control 5’+ 3′
one micro-match with time control 3′ + 2 ”
one micro-match with time control – White 5′ + 2 ” for 2 games with the accumulation of time, Black
4′ + 2 ” for 2 games with the accumulation of time, in the case of a draw Black wins.
Color in the first game of each micro-match determined by lot.
6. Determination of winners
6.1. Places in each competition are determined by the maximum amount of points scored by participants. For the victory is given – 2 points for a draw – one point, for loss – 0 points.
6.2. In case of a tie of two or more participants places the participants are determined by the following criteria:
The even number of participants:
♦ amount of points scored by all competitors (Buchholz coefficient)
♦ amount of points scored by opponents, excluding the lowest result (reduced Solkof coefficient), excluding the 2 lowest results, 3 lowest results, etc.
♦ match up to the first victory with a shorter time controls: a classic game – 5 minutes till the end of the game plus 3 seconds per move for each participant; in the blitz and rapid programs – 3 minutes till the end of the game plus 2 seconds per move for each participant.
The odd number of participants:
♦ amount of points scored by opponents, excluding the lowest result (reduced Solkof coefficient), excluding the 2 lowest results, 3 lowest results, etc.
♦ amount of points scored by all competitors (Buchholz coefficient).
♦ match up to the first victory with a shorter time controls: a classic game – 5 minutes till the end of the game plus 3 seconds per move for each participant; in the blitz and rapid programs – 3 minutes till the end of the game plus 2 seconds per move for each participant.
Special rules:
♦ only members of the game can fixed the drop of flag;
♦ Participants need to record moves before the end of the game in the competition for classic game;
♦ Draw:
– If one player proposes a draw and his opponent accepts the offer;
– If any of the opponents cannot win;
– If three (or more) times the same position is repeated, and each time the same player having to move;
– If a player has in the party three kings (and more) against a single enemy king and his 15th move (counting from the time of establishing the correlation of forces) cannot capture enemy king;- If within 15 moves the players made moves only kings without moving of men and not making the capture;
-If the position in which the both opponents having kings have not changed the balance of pieces (i.e., there was no capture and man did not become a king) for:
– To 4-and 5-pieces endings – 30 moves;
– In 6, and 7-pieces endings – 60 moves.
– If a player having three kings, two kings and one man, one king and two men against one enemy king, located on the long diagonal, his 5th move will not be able to achieve a winning position.
– If a player having two kings, one king and man, one king against enemy king to their 5th move will not be able to achieve a winning position.
♦ the player may offer a draw if every opponent made more than 20 moves; in blitz and rapid players can agree to a draw only when the number of pieces for each player is 6 or less;
♦ Participants are required in the tournament hall to 5 minutes before the start of the round for the draw of moves;
♦ participants must leave the playing area after the match;
♦ Participant which came late to the game is booked, if participant was late by more than time control of the first game of micro-match, he is losing in the micro-match. If participant came late on the game again the sanctions up to expulsion from the tournament may be subject to him;
♦ participants, coaches and spectators are required to turn off mobile phones in the playing hall, in the case of activation or a call of mobile phone participant is losing in the micro-match, and coaches and spectators are removed from the playing hall for one day;
♦ Spectators and coaches are required to observe silence in the playing hall. In case of violation of the item they are removed from the playing hall for one day;
♦ protests served in the panel of judges for half an hour after the end of the round, with a protest bail in the sum of 100 Euro. If the protest is upheld the deposit is returned.
7. Requirements for participants.
7.1. Participants must comply with the Regulations of the competition.
7.2. Participants must comply with the Code of Ethics.
7.3. If a participant committing any incorrect behavior, he/she gets caution or a warning. Warning of Main Arbiter or the chairman of the jury of appeal entails a fine ranging from 0 to 100% promised to participants prize money or other sanctions.
7.4. Participants must to comply with the dress code – to participate in competitions in the sports form, or in clothing, corresponding to the rank of the competition; and also to have clothes for formal events (suit and light shirt for men, trouser suit or dress for women).
7.5. Participants must be present at the opening and closing ceremonies of the competition in compliance with the dress code. In the absence of the closing ceremony, participants are deprived of the official awards. Awards are not sent and are not transmitted.
8. Rewarding
8.1. Winners of European Draughts-64 Championships among men and women (classic game) are awarded the title of « European Draughts-64 Champion 2016». They are awarded with cups, medals, official diplomas.
The participants who took second and third places among men and women are awarded respectively with cups, medals, official diplomas.
All participants are awarded diplomas in Championship for classic game.
8.2. Winners of European Draughts-64 Rapid Championships among men and women are awarded the title of « European Draughts-64 Rapid Champion 2016». They are awarded with cups, medals, official diplomas.
The participants who took second and third places among men and women are awarded respectively with cups, medals, official diplomas.
8.3. Winners of European Draughts-64 Blitz Championships among men and women are awarded the title of « European Draughts-64 Blitz Champion 2016». They are awarded with cups, medals, official diplomas.
The participants who took second and third places among men and women are awarded respectively with cups, medals, official diplomas.
8.4. The prize fund of the championship will be will be 30 000 USD. Distribution of the prizes will be on separate regulations.
9. Finance
9.1. Tournament fees
Package on entry fee for participation in all three championships for each participant:
Men:
– Prize-winners of the European Championship 2014; winner of the World Cup 2015; three representatives from each country – 120 Euro;
– The rest of the representatives from each country – 200 Euro;
Silver and bronze medalists of the World Cup 2015 are allowed to participate in competitions without payment.
Women – 120 euros.
Participants who have not paid the entry fee on the day of registration will not be allowed to competitions.
9.2. Admission costs
9.2.1. Reception of participants
Accommodation and meals are provided only for the players of the national federations – members of the International Draughts Federation which have not debt to the IDF.
The organizers provide accommodation and meals from 10th November (lunch) to 20th November (breakfast) for following participants:
– European Champions 2014 among men and women Igor Mikhalchenko (Belarus) and Zhanna Sarshaeva (Russia).
– The winners of the World Cup 2015 in men and women Vladimir Skrabov (Russia) and Ekaterina Ivanova (Russia).
– One player from each national federation in both men and women, which not have disciplinary sanctions IDF.
The costs of their travel and visa, as well as costs of the other participants are paid by sending organizations (visas, travel, meals, accommodation).
Participants who provide accommodation and meals by the organizers are required to participate in all three Championships: classic, blitz and rapid.
9.2.2. Accommodation and meals
Accommodation of all participants is in the hotel Kalasi at Kote Afkhazi str. 25, 0105, Tbilisi, Georgia. Hotel website www.hotelkalasi.ge
Accommodation of all participants, coaches and accompanying from 11th November to 20th November is must!
Package for accommodation of participants, coaches and accompanying in 2, 3 bed rooms from 11th November (dinner) to 11th November (Breakfast):
– Accommodation with breakfast – $ 360;
– Accommodation with three meals a day – $ 450.
10. Applications
Applications for participation must be submitted to the office of International Draughts Federation from national Federations not later than 10th October on e-mail: [email protected].
Participants will not be allowed to competitions by the applications after the deadline.
11. Contacts
International Draughts Federation: [email protected], [email protected]
For booking of accommodation (until 10 October 2016), travel to the venue of the competition you should contact with organizing committee to president of Draughts Federation of Georgia Vano Shushtakashvili by e-mail: [email protected]
Copies of the applications you need to send to the office of International Draughts Federation on e-mail: [email protected]
12. Schedule
| Date | Day of the week | Time | Event |
| 11 November | Friday
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12.00 – 22.00 | Arrival of participants |
| 14.00 – 22.00 | Registration of participants | ||
| 12 November | Saturday | 12.00 | Opening ceremony |
| 15.00 | Blitz | ||
| 13 November | Sunday | 10.00 | Rapid |
| 15.00 | Rapid | ||
| 14 November | Monday | 10.00 | Championship in classic game
The preliminary stage, Round 1 |
| 15.00 | Excursion | ||
| 15 November | Tuesday | 10.00 | The preliminary stage, Round 2 |
| 15.00 | The preliminary stage, Round 3 | ||
| 16 November | Wednesday | 10.00 | The preliminary stage, Round 4 |
| 15.00 | The preliminary stage, Round 5 | ||
| 17 November | Thursday | 10.00 | The preliminary stage, Round 6 |
| 15.00 | The preliminary stage, Round 7 | ||
| 18 November | Friday | 09.30 | ¼ finals |
| 15.30 | ½ finals | ||
| 19 November | Saturday
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10.00 | Final |
| 18.00 | Closing ceremony | ||
| 19.00 | Gala dinner | ||
| 20 November | Sunday | Departure of participants |
The schedule may be changed. In this case, the date and time of registration, opening and closing are final.
Classic
Men Preliminary Stage Play off
Women Preliminary Stage Play off
Protocol 1/4 Final Men | Women Protocol 1/2 Final Men | Women
Rapid
Men Preliminary Stage Final standings
Women Preliminary Stage Final standings
Blitz
Men Preliminary Stage Final standings
Women Preliminary Stage Final standings
European Draughts-64 Championship. Classic
Men Women
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Struchkov Nikolay | |
Sarshaeva Zhanna |
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Kondrachenko Eugeniy |  |
Makarenkova Yulia |
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Egorov Vladimir | |
Khvaschinskaya Vera |
European Draughts-64 Championship. Rapid
Men Women
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Mikhalchenko Igor | |
Sarshaeva Zhanna |
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Belosheev Sergei | |
Morozova Sofia |
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Kolesov Gavril | |
Khvaschinskaya Vera |
European Draughts-64 Championship. Blitz
Men Women
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Mikhalchenko Igor | |
Korotkaya Elena |
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Belosheev Sergei | |
Khvaschinskaya Vera |
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Gulyaev Nikolay | |
Morozova Sofia |
Press about Championship
Ukraine
http://gorod.dp.ua/news/125012
http://ukrainianwall.com/sport/olena-korotka-chempionka-yevropi-z-bliskavichnix-shashok-64/
http://nashreporter.com/readnews.php?read=12012
http://kstati.dp.ua/content/sportsmenka-iz-kamenskogo-stala-chempionkoy-evropy-po-shashkam-64
http://sector.depo.ua/rus/drugie_vidy/olena-korotka—chempionka-evropi-z-bliskavichnih-shashok-64
http://kamenckoe.net/news/kamenchanka-stala-chempionkoj-evropy-po-shashkam-64/
Belarus
http://news.21.by/society/2016/11/15/1262451.html
http://news.tut.by/society/519972.html
http://grodnonews.by/category/sport-i-turizm/news29024.html
Russia
http://kaluga.newsbomb.ru/listnews/privezet-dve-medali-iz-tbilisi/52243339/
http://nedelya40.ru/kaluzhanka-privezet-dve-medali-iz-tbilisi_31878/
https://gov.spb.ru/gov/otrasl/c_physic/news/100382/
http://gorod-plus.tv/news/34592
Azerbaijan
Moldova
http://vestipmr.info/articles/2016/11/14/dva-pridnestrovskih-shashista-prinimayut-uchastie-v
China
http://russian.news.cn/2016-11/12/c_135823480
Georgia
http://www.apsny.ge/2016/other/1478830891.php
http://www.apsny.ge/2016/soc/1478888842.php
http://sputnik-georgia.ru/sport/20161111/233786824/Tbilisi-primet-chempionat-Evropy-po-shashkam.html
http://www.vestikavkaza.ru/news/V-Tbilisi-nachalsya-chempionat-Evropy-po-shashkam.html
http://newsera.ru/2016/11/351923/v-gruzii-prohodit-chempionat-evropi-po-64-kletochnim.html
http://ryb.ru/2016/11/15/499973
http://talks.su/news/tbilisi-primet-chempionat-evropi-po-shashkam-20161115/
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19-11-2016 Closing ceremony was held at 19.00. PHOTO
Representatives of of Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia, press, invited guests took part in closing ceremony. Goodbye, Georgia!
19-11-2016 Today was held finals and 9th round for players who took 17th place and below. PHOTO
Nikolay Struchkov (Russia) won in final Evgeny Kondrachenko and become European Champion among men!Evgeny Kondrachenko (Belarus) took 2nd place.
Vladimir Egorov took 3rd place. He won in final Nikolay Gulyaev.Zhanna Sarshaeva (Russia) won in final Darya Fedarovich and become European Champion among women!Darya Fedarovich (Belarus) took 2nd place.
Yulia Makarenkova (Ukraine) won Vera Khvashchynskaya (Belarus) and took 3rd place.18-11-2016 In the 1/2 finals won Evgeny Kondrachenko and Nikolay Struchkov. They will play in the final for 1-2 places. Nikolay Gulyaev and Vladimir Yegorov will meet in the match for 3-4 places.
In women in the 1/2 finals will play Daria Fedarovich and Zhanna Sarshaeva. Tomorrow they will play in the finals for 1-2 places. Yulia Makarenkova and Vera Khvaschinskaya will compete for 3-4 places.
18-11-2016 Today are held 1/4, 1/2 finals and 8th round for players who took 17th place and below.
From the 1/4 finals in the first eight group won Evgeny Kondrachenko, Vladimir Yegorov, Nikolay Struchkov and Nikolay Gulyaev. They will continue the fight in the 1/2 finals for 1-4 places.
In women in a bitter struggle in the first eight group won and continue the fight for 1-4 places Daria Fedarovich, Zhanna Sarshaeva, Yulia Makarenkova and Vera Khvaschinskaya.
See results and standings in Results section.
17-11-2016 Preliminary stage of the European Championship in draughts-64 among men and women completed. The winners of the preliminary stage are Denis Shkatula (Ukraine) in men and Fedarovich Daria (Belarus) in women. PHOTO
The sensation of the Men Championship was the fact that the current world champion Sergey Belosheev did not even make the top 16 players who will play the medals and prizes.According the regulations after preliminary stage the first 16 players divided into two groups with 8 players. It is played 3 rounds: ¼ finals, ½ finals; the final. In the butt games, the game goes to a victory. In case of a tie additional matches played. Participants, who took 17th place and below play additional 2 rounds by the Swiss system in men and the play-offs in women.
See draws of 1/4 finals and 8 rounds for men do not fall in the top 16 Men | Women
17-11-2016 Final two rounds of the preliminary stage are held today. After the sixth round in men with a score of 9 points still leads the International Master Denis Shkatula (Ukraine). Seven participants have 8 points. These players are likely to get into the top eight, which will play the championship medals. The following 9 players have 7 points. They have to win To have a chance to get into the top eight.
The last round of the preliminary stage expected to be very difficult.
16-11-2016 4th and 5th rounds of preliminary stage was held today. Games of men (5 rounds) and women (4 rounds) published in section Games. Section Press updated.
In men after five rounds with 8 points alone lead International master Denis Shkatula (Ukraine). In the 4th round he won Gennady Shapiro (Germany). It allowed him to lead the standings.Denis pursues a group of seven international grandmasters. Tomorrow will be the final two rounds of the preliminary stage, by which results the first 16 players in the two groups from eight players will continue to fight for the medals and prizes.
Places of the remaining participants will determinated in two additional rounds of Swiss.
In women in the 5th round Sarshaeva Zhanna (Russia) won the leader of tournament Elena Korotkaya (Ukraine), and Hvaschinskaya Vera (Belarus) won the representative of Lithuania Milda Jocaite. After five rounds with a score of 8 points they both are leading in the tournament and tomorrow in the 6th round will play each other.Their nearest opponents, International grandmasters Daria Fedorovich (Belarus) and Yuliia Makarenkova (Ukraine) have 7 points.
15-11-2016 2nd and 3rd rounds of preliminary stage was held today. PHOTO
After three rounds with five points from six in men leading five players – International grandmasters Gennnady Shapiro, Nikolay Gulyaev, Vladimir Egorov, Aleksandr Getmansky and International master Denis Shkatula.In women also five players have five points from six. There are International grandmasters Elena Korotkaya, Zhanna Sarshaeva, Darya Fedarovich, International masters Iulia Zhuravskaya and Khvaschynskaya Vera.Ahead still 4 rounds of the preliminary stage.
14-11-2016 European Championship in classic game started today. See results in the Results Section. Live broadcast is available in the Online Section.
After lunch, the participants had the opportunity to see the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, a city with a long history, which celebrated 1550 years in 2008.
13-11-2016 Rapid is held today from 10:00. See results in the Results Section. Live broadcast is available in the Online Section. PHOTO
International Grandmaster Igor Mikhalchenko (Belarus) become European Draughts-64 champion among men in Rapid! He won Nikolay Struchkov in the semifinal and Sergei Belosheev in the final.Sergei Belosheev took 2nd place and Gavril Kolesov took 3rd place.
International Grandmaster Zhanna Sarshaeva (Russia) become European Draughts-64 champion among women in Rapid! She had a draw with Vera Khaschinskaya (Belarus) in the semifinal and won Sofia Morozova (Russia) in the final.Sofia Morozova took 2nd place and Vera Khvaschinskaya took 3rd place.
12-11-2016 Blitz was held today from 15:00. See results in the Results Section. Live broadcast is available in the Online Section. PHOTO
International Grandmaster Igor Mikhalchenko (Belarus) become European Draughts-64 champion among men in Blitz! He won Nikolay Gulyaev in the semifinal and Sergei Belosheev in the final.
Sergei Belosheev took 2nd place and Nikolay Gulyaev took 3rd place.
International Grandmaster Elena Korotkaya (Ukraine) become European Draughts-64 champion among women in Blitz! She won Cristina Zaruba (Moldova) in the semifinal and Vera Hvaschinskaya (Belarus) in the final.Vera Hvaschinskaya (Belarus) took 2nd place and Sofia Morozova (Russia) took 3rd place.
Opening ceremony of the competition was held at 12.00. PHOTO
Participants were welcomed by:
President of the International Draughts Federation Vladimir Langin
Head of department of Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia Zurab Bakradze
Multiple world champion in draughts-100 Harm Wiersma (Netherlands), which visited the European Draughts-64 Championship with a private visit
Director of Hotel Calasi Liliana Shonija
Vice-president of the Draughts Federation of Georgia Zurab KandelakiHead of Section of Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Georgia Zurab Bakradze and multiple world champion Harm Wiersma made a symbolic first move, after which the European Championship is declared open.11-11-2016 Tomorrow in the capital of Georgia Tbilisi starts the European championship in draughts-64 among men and women. 60 players from 18 countries will take part in the competition.
Almost all strongest players of Europe gathered in Tbilisi. In men, there are current world champions Sergey Belosheev (Russia), Igor Mikhalchenko (Belarus) and Arunas Norvayshas (Lithuania), champions and winners of the world championships in different years, international grandmasters Gavril Kolesov, Nikolay Struchkov, Murod Amrillaev, Vladimir Yegorov, Nikolay Gulyaev (Russia ), Ion Dosca (Moldova), Valeriy Grebenkin (Ukraine), Arno Uutma (Estonia), Andrius Kibartas (Lithuania), Eugene Kondrachenko (Belarus), Gennady Shapiro (Germany); winner of the 2016 World Cup Vladimir Skrabov (Russia), world champion among veterans Yuri Kirillov (Israel).
In women: champions and winners of the World and European championships in different years Zhanna Sarshaeva and Sofia Morozova (Russia), Elena Korotkaya and Julia Makarenkova (Ukraine), Daria Fedorovich and Vera Hvaschinskaya (Belarus).
Ambitious talented young players will compete with the venerable grandmasters. Among them Bogdan Panchenkov, Denis Shkatula, Tatyana Zaytseva (Ukraine), Dmitri Abarinov , Dmitri Melnikov, Julia Zhuravskaya, Ekaterina Ivanova (Russia), Aslan Aslanli and Camilli Famil (Azerbaijan), and other strongest players from different countries.
Opening ceremony will take place at 12.00. European Blitz Championship will start at 15.00.
04-11-2016 International Draughts Federation (IDF) in accordance with the Calendar of the competitions in 2016 together with the Draughts Federation of Georgia holds from 11th November (arrival day) till 20th November (departure day) 2016 in Tbilisi (Georgia) European Draughts-64 Championships among men and women. Competitions are qualifying for the World Championship 2017.Competitions are held with the support of the Foundation for Assistance for development of Draughts Sports “Russian Draughts.”
Next competitions are held:
International version:
European Draughts-64 Blitz Championship
European Draughts-64 ChampionshipBrazilian version:
European Draughts-64 Rapid ChampionshipThe prize fund of the championship will be will be 30 000 USD. There are 15 prizes in men and 12 prizes in women, special prizes.
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Regulations
Of the European Draughts-64 Championships 2016
Among men and women
11 – 20 November 2016 Tbilisi, Georgia
1. Competitions management.
1.1. General management of the European Draughts-64 Championships 2016 among men and women, hereinafter competitions, is carried out by the International Draughts Federation (IDF), hereinafter International Draughts Federation, and Organizing Committee.
1.2. Direct leadership of the competitions is assigned to the panel of referees approved by International Draughts Federation.
2. Time and place.
Competitions are held from 11th November (arrival day) till 20th November (departure day) 2016 in the hotel Kalasi at Kote Afkhazi str. 25, 0105, Tbilisi, Georgia. Hotel website www.hotelkalasi.ge.
3. Program of competitions.
3.1. Competitions are personal.
3.2. Competitions are held separately for men and women.
3.3. Competitions are qualifying for the World Championship 2017.
3.4. Next competitions are held:
3.4.1. European Draughts-64 Blitz Championship (Russian version).
3.4.2. European Draughts-64 Rapid Championship (Brazilian version).
3.4.3. European Draughts-64 Championship (Russian version).4. Participants.
4.1. To participate in the competitions allowed winners of the European Championship 2014; winners of the World Cup 2015; participants claimed by national federations of European countries – members of the International Draughts Federation.
Participants must not have disciplinary sanctions IDF.
To participate in the competitions are allowed only participants who did not take part in illegitimate competition (“World Draughts Championships” in Brazil etc.), conducted other organizations without coordination with IDF.
4.2. International Draughts Federation has the right to invite some players from countries which are not members of the International Draughts Federation.
5. Tournament regulations
5.1. System of competitions:
5.1.1. Blitz and Rapid – tournament on the Swiss system in 7-9 rounds is held. Participants who took 1-4 places play in the semi-finals and final 2 micro-matches in each with time control 3 + 2 “.
In the semi-finals play a pair of 1-4, 2-3. To the finale comes a player who has won on the basis of 2 micro-matches. In case of a draw in 2 micro-matches, to the final comes the player who took the higher place in the tournament by the Swiss system.
In the final for the 1st and 3rd place winner is the player who has won on the basis of 2 micro-matches. In case of a draw in 2 micro-matches, the winner is the player who took the higher place in the tournament by the Swiss system.
5.1.2. Classic game – mixed system. First is held a preliminary stage on the Swiss system in 7 rounds.
Next, the first 16 people divided into two groups with 8 players (play 1-8, 2-7, 3-6, 4-5, 9-16, 10-15, etc.). It is played 3 rounds: ¼ finals, ½ finals; the final.
In the butt games, the game goes to a victory, excluding the previously accumulated points. In case of a tie additional matches played.
Participants, who took 17th place and below play additional 2 rounds by the Swiss system or the play-offs, depending on the number of participants.5.2. Competitions are held by a system of micro-matches consist of two games:
♦ men – with the draw of moves and positions according to the official table, approved by 14.09.2008 and binding for both games of micro-match;
♦ women – with the draw of moves according to the official table approved by 5.5.2016, and binding for both games of micro-match.5.3. The draw for the first round is held taking into account the ratings, each next round – by a computer program.
5.4. Time control:
♦ Classic game: 45 minutes till the end of the game plus 10 seconds per move for each player. The break between games is five minutes. Game record is obligatory for all participants.
♦ Rapid: 07 minutes till the end of the game plus 5 seconds per move for each player.
♦ Blitz: 3 minutes till the end of the game plus 2 seconds per move for each player.
♦ Time control for additional matches ¼ finals, ½ finals; finals:
one micro-match with a time control 5’+ 3′
one micro-match with time control 3′ + 2 ”
one micro-match with time control – White 5′ + 2 ” for 2 games with the accumulation of time, Black
4′ + 2 ” for 2 games with the accumulation of time, in the case of a draw Black wins.Color in the first game of each micro-match determined by lot.
6. Determination of winners
6.1. Places in each competition are determined by the maximum amount of points scored by participants. For the victory is given – 2 points for a draw – one point, for loss – 0 points.
6.2. In case of a tie of two or more participants places the participants are determined by the following criteria:
The even number of participants:
♦ amount of points scored by all competitors (Buchholz coefficient)
♦ amount of points scored by opponents, excluding the lowest result (reduced Solkof coefficient), excluding the 2 lowest results, 3 lowest results, etc.
♦ match up to the first victory with a shorter time controls: a classic game – 5 minutes till the end of the game plus 3 seconds per move for each participant; in the blitz and rapid programs – 3 minutes till the end of the game plus 2 seconds per move for each participant.The odd number of participants:
♦ amount of points scored by opponents, excluding the lowest result (reduced Solkof coefficient), excluding the 2 lowest results, 3 lowest results, etc.
♦ amount of points scored by all competitors (Buchholz coefficient).
♦ match up to the first victory with a shorter time controls: a classic game – 5 minutes till the end of the game plus 3 seconds per move for each participant; in the blitz and rapid programs – 3 minutes till the end of the game plus 2 seconds per move for each participant.Special rules:
♦ only members of the game can fixed the drop of flag;
♦ Participants need to record moves before the end of the game in the competition for classic game;
♦ Draw:
– If one player proposes a draw and his opponent accepts the offer;
– If any of the opponents cannot win;
– If three (or more) times the same position is repeated, and each time the same player having to move;
– If a player has in the party three kings (and more) against a single enemy king and his 15th move (counting from the time of establishing the correlation of forces) cannot capture enemy king;- If within 15 moves the players made moves only kings without moving of men and not making the capture;
-If the position in which the both opponents having kings have not changed the balance of pieces (i.e., there was no capture and man did not become a king) for:
– To 4-and 5-pieces endings – 30 moves;
– In 6, and 7-pieces endings – 60 moves.
– If a player having three kings, two kings and one man, one king and two men against one enemy king, located on the long diagonal, his 5th move will not be able to achieve a winning position.
– If a player having two kings, one king and man, one king against enemy king to their 5th move will not be able to achieve a winning position.
♦ the player may offer a draw if every opponent made more than 20 moves; in blitz and rapid players can agree to a draw only when the number of pieces for each player is 6 or less;
♦ Participants are required in the tournament hall to 5 minutes before the start of the round for the draw of moves;
♦ participants must leave the playing area after the match;
♦ Participant which came late to the game is booked, if participant was late by more than time control of the first game of micro-match, he is losing in the micro-match. If participant came late on the game again the sanctions up to expulsion from the tournament may be subject to him;
♦ participants, coaches and spectators are required to turn off mobile phones in the playing hall, in the case of activation or a call of mobile phone participant is losing in the micro-match, and coaches and spectators are removed from the playing hall for one day;
♦ Spectators and coaches are required to observe silence in the playing hall. In case of violation of the item they are removed from the playing hall for one day;
♦ protests served in the panel of judges for half an hour after the end of the round, with a protest bail in the sum of 100 Euro. If the protest is upheld the deposit is returned.7. Requirements for participants.
7.1. Participants must comply with the Regulations of the competition.
7.2. Participants must comply with the Code of Ethics.
7.3. If a participant committing any incorrect behavior, he/she gets caution or a warning. Warning of Main Arbiter or the chairman of the jury of appeal entails a fine ranging from 0 to 100% promised to participants prize money or other sanctions.
7.4. Participants must to comply with the dress code – to participate in competitions in the sports form, or in clothing, corresponding to the rank of the competition; and also to have clothes for formal events (suit and light shirt for men, trouser suit or dress for women).
7.5. Participants must be present at the opening and closing ceremonies of the competition in compliance with the dress code. In the absence of the closing ceremony, participants are deprived of the official awards. Awards are not sent and are not transmitted.8. Rewarding
8.1. Winners of European Draughts-64 Championships among men and women (classic game) are awarded the title of « European Draughts-64 Champion 2016». They are awarded with cups, medals, official diplomas.
The participants who took second and third places among men and women are awarded respectively with cups, medals, official diplomas.
All participants are awarded diplomas in Championship for classic game.8.2. Winners of European Draughts-64 Rapid Championships among men and women are awarded the title of « European Draughts-64 Rapid Champion 2016». They are awarded with cups, medals, official diplomas.
The participants who took second and third places among men and women are awarded respectively with cups, medals, official diplomas.8.3. Winners of European Draughts-64 Blitz Championships among men and women are awarded the title of « European Draughts-64 Blitz Champion 2016». They are awarded with cups, medals, official diplomas.
The participants who took second and third places among men and women are awarded respectively with cups, medals, official diplomas.8.4. The prize fund of the championship will be will be 30 000 USD. Distribution of the prizes will be on separate regulations.
9. Finance
9.1. Tournament fees
Package on entry fee for participation in all three championships for each participant:
Men:
– Prize-winners of the European Championship 2014; winner of the World Cup 2015; three representatives from each country – 120 Euro;
– The rest of the representatives from each country – 200 Euro;
Silver and bronze medalists of the World Cup 2015 are allowed to participate in competitions without payment.Women – 120 euros.
Participants who have not paid the entry fee on the day of registration will not be allowed to competitions.
9.2. Admission costs
9.2.1. Reception of participants
Accommodation and meals are provided only for the players of the national federations – members of the International Draughts Federation which have not debt to the IDF.
The organizers provide accommodation and meals from 10th November (lunch) to 20th November (breakfast) for following participants:
– European Champions 2014 among men and women Igor Mikhalchenko (Belarus) and Zhanna Sarshaeva (Russia).
– The winners of the World Cup 2015 in men and women Vladimir Skrabov (Russia) and Ekaterina Ivanova (Russia).
– One player from each national federation in both men and women, which not have disciplinary sanctions IDF.The costs of their travel and visa, as well as costs of the other participants are paid by sending organizations (visas, travel, meals, accommodation).
Participants who provide accommodation and meals by the organizers are required to participate in all three Championships: classic, blitz and rapid.9.2.2. Accommodation and meals
Accommodation of all participants is in the hotel Kalasi at Kote Afkhazi str. 25, 0105, Tbilisi, Georgia. Hotel website www.hotelkalasi.ge
Accommodation of all participants, coaches and accompanying from 11th November to 20th November is must!
Package for accommodation of participants, coaches and accompanying in 2, 3 bed rooms from 11th November (dinner) to 11th November (Breakfast):
– Accommodation with breakfast – $ 360;
– Accommodation with three meals a day – $ 450.10. Applications
Applications for participation must be submitted to the office of International Draughts Federation from national Federations not later than 10th October on e-mail: [email protected].
Participants will not be allowed to competitions by the applications after the deadline.
11. Contacts
International Draughts Federation: [email protected], [email protected]
For booking of accommodation (until 10 October 2016), travel to the venue of the competition you should contact with organizing committee to president of Draughts Federation of Georgia Vano Shushtakashvili by e-mail: [email protected]
Copies of the applications you need to send to the office of International Draughts Federation on e-mail: [email protected]
12. Schedule
Date Day of the week Time Event 11 November Friday 12.00 – 22.00 Arrival of participants 14.00 – 22.00 Registration of participants 12 November Saturday 12.00 Opening ceremony 15.00 Blitz 13 November Sunday 10.00 Rapid 15.00 Rapid 14 November Monday 10.00 Championship in classic game The preliminary stage, Round 1
15.00 Excursion 15 November Tuesday 10.00 The preliminary stage, Round 2 15.00 The preliminary stage, Round 3 16 November Wednesday 10.00 The preliminary stage, Round 4 15.00 The preliminary stage, Round 5 17 November Thursday 10.00 The preliminary stage, Round 6 15.00 The preliminary stage, Round 7 18 November Friday 09.30 ¼ finals 15.30 ½ finals 19 November Saturday 10.00 Final 18.00 Closing ceremony 19.00 Gala dinner 20 November Sunday Departure of participants The schedule may be changed. In this case, the date and time of registration, opening and closing are final.
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Classic
Men Preliminary Stage Play off
Women Preliminary Stage Play off
Protocol 1/4 Final Men | Women Protocol 1/2 Final Men | Women
Rapid
Men Preliminary Stage Final standings
Women Preliminary Stage Final standings
Blitz
Men Preliminary Stage Final standings
Women Preliminary Stage Final standings
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European Draughts-64 Championship. Classic
Men Women
Struchkov Nikolay Sarshaeva Zhanna Kondrachenko Eugeniy Makarenkova Yulia Egorov Vladimir Khvaschinskaya Vera European Draughts-64 Championship. Rapid
Men Women
Mikhalchenko Igor Sarshaeva Zhanna Belosheev Sergei Morozova Sofia Kolesov Gavril Khvaschinskaya Vera European Draughts-64 Championship. Blitz
Men Women
Mikhalchenko Igor Korotkaya Elena Belosheev Sergei Khvaschinskaya Vera Gulyaev Nikolay Morozova Sofia - + Games
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Press about Championship
Ukraine
http://gorod.dp.ua/news/125012
http://ukrainianwall.com/sport/olena-korotka-chempionka-yevropi-z-bliskavichnix-shashok-64/
http://nashreporter.com/readnews.php?read=12012
http://kstati.dp.ua/content/sportsmenka-iz-kamenskogo-stala-chempionkoy-evropy-po-shashkam-64
http://sector.depo.ua/rus/drugie_vidy/olena-korotka—chempionka-evropi-z-bliskavichnih-shashok-64
http://kamenckoe.net/news/kamenchanka-stala-chempionkoj-evropy-po-shashkam-64/
Belarus
http://news.21.by/society/2016/11/15/1262451.html
http://news.tut.by/society/519972.html
http://grodnonews.by/category/sport-i-turizm/news29024.html
Russia
http://kaluga.newsbomb.ru/listnews/privezet-dve-medali-iz-tbilisi/52243339/
http://nedelya40.ru/kaluzhanka-privezet-dve-medali-iz-tbilisi_31878/
https://gov.spb.ru/gov/otrasl/c_physic/news/100382/
http://gorod-plus.tv/news/34592
Azerbaijan
Moldova
http://vestipmr.info/articles/2016/11/14/dva-pridnestrovskih-shashista-prinimayut-uchastie-v
China
http://russian.news.cn/2016-11/12/c_135823480
Georgia
http://www.apsny.ge/2016/other/1478830891.php
http://www.apsny.ge/2016/soc/1478888842.php
http://sputnik-georgia.ru/sport/20161111/233786824/Tbilisi-primet-chempionat-Evropy-po-shashkam.html
http://www.vestikavkaza.ru/news/V-Tbilisi-nachalsya-chempionat-Evropy-po-shashkam.html
http://newsera.ru/2016/11/351923/v-gruzii-prohodit-chempionat-evropi-po-64-kletochnim.html
http://ryb.ru/2016/11/15/499973
http://talks.su/news/tbilisi-primet-chempionat-evropi-po-shashkam-20161115/
