The American Checker Federation

Today December 1, we reached deadline for bids for WCDF. Yet we have one intentional bid but more details are coming and will be reviewed, discussed and finalized by the end of 2025 year. Here is what we have so far: 1) SDA (Scottish Draughts Association), IDA (Irish Draughts Association) and EDA (E...

Last updates for my world title matches: 1) GAYP world title Match with reigning World Champion Matteo Bernini preliminary scheduled to take place in Foggia, Italy, November 8-13 (Monday - Saturday) 2026 and 3-moves European Championship will be next week in Foggia follow the match. Preliminary both...

Hello everyone, Today me, Kim Willis and many other people received email from Teal Stanley address, but this is simply another hacker attempt and it seems like his email was hacked. Here is text of email for your presence: “ Hi *****, How are you today? I need you to get something sorted out as soo...

I'll be there to defend my title ! With all rumors and news, it seems like we should have this year at least 8 players, but as more as better ! :D I personally invite all of you folks come here - not too many checkers state events in nowadays, lets keep checkers alive. Sincerely yours, 21 times OH S...

I’ll be there. Not too many active regular state events are on the map today. This will be my 5 cents to keep checkers alive in America. I personally invite all my colleagues and friends from all divisions come and support this great event. Many thanks to organizers - JR and his wife, Ryan Pronk, Te...

I copy here my post on Facebook _______________________________________________ Tears on my eyes .. It is Friday July 25, 2025, 10:00 am and I am driving now back home from Southern States tournament after winning event. I didn’t play any single game because I simply didn’t have an opponents! Once i...

I personally invite everyone come here and be part of this very special 2025 Draughts event: “Vidor Draughts Festival” and be part of it! I played in all ACF 3-moves National tournaments since 1996 (except 2002) and honestly can confirm - this one is expected to be the strongest, greatest and most a...

Below is copy of my post on Facebook. Just remind you that WCDF GAYP WQT this year will take place in Italy, October 12-19. I highly encourage outstanding American players take part of this event and join party and compete against some top players in the world. _________________________________ Last...

What happened in case of tie for the top 4 places: prizes will be divided or playoffs ?

On behalf of Watson Franks ... Vidor Festival will consist of 4 events. 1. International Match USA vs South Africa, 3 days, June 26-28, Thursday - Saturday. 2. Blitz - 1 day, June 29, Sunday. 3. USA National 3 moves, 4 days, June 30 - July 3, Monday - Thursday 4. USA National 11 man ballot, 3 days, ...

Here is Kim Willis among message and platform she published on Facebook: _____________________________ “ Good day Everyone, Many of you now have your bulletins with your ballot and I wanted to let you all know whats been on my mind. 1). We have many players from all over the world playing our game a...

I know Kim many, many years - since ACF GAYP National in Niagara Falls 1999, 25 years, quarter of century. All this time Kim was always there around - as player, as friend, as active member of federation, as referee … and many other “as” 😀 and roles. She always tried to help people by all ways she c...

I copy here Kim post on Facebook _______________________________________________ The ACF has an election coming up the end of 2024 so I would like to take this time to say I will be on the ballot for the position of ACF President. I would like to introduce myself for those who do not know me. My nam...

Here is very preliminary information about Vidor Draughts Festival 2025 without much details, conditions, dates etc. Festival will start at the end of June going over July 4, presumably lasted 11 days. Festival will consist of 4 major events: 1) World Series International match USA vs South Africa, ...

A post from Tom Watson. SAD NEWS. JOHN MCGILL DIED TODAY AGED 88. HIS BROTHER ADAM PHONED BRIAN KILGOUR WHO THEN PHONED ME. IT WILL BE A CREMATION BUT NO SERVICE. I FIRST MET JOHN IN 1963 BUT LAST SAW HIM MARCH 2020. A GREAT PLAYER AND A GOOD MAN. From Hugh Devlin: GMI John McGill (1936-2024) East K...