Credits and Resources

Project team

The Draughts Terminology Project is maintained by the World Draughts Federation (FMJD) with contributions from many individuals across the global draughts community.

• Project coordinator and technical development: A. Presman
• Content management: vacant

Language editors

We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the following individuals:

• Hebrew: M. Shabshai
• Dutch: vacant
• English: vacant
• French: vacant
• Russian: vacant

If you would like to take on a language, please get in touch.

Sources

• DWB20, from the Kring voor Damproblematiek (PDF, Dutch) — the multilingual document imported as the base of this collection.
• Damwoordenboek, from the Kring voor Damproblematiek (PDF, Dutch) — explanation of draughts terminology.
• Tjalling Goedemoed's dictionary (Dutch–English) — a comprehensive collection of draughts terminology translations, instrumental in establishing standardised translations for technical terms.
• FMJD Annexes 2024 (PDF) — official rules for international draughts competitions.
• World Draughts Federation (FMJD) — the federation's official website.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to all the draughts players, coaches and enthusiasts who have contributed their knowledge and feedback to this project.

License and usage

The content of this database is provided for educational and reference purposes. Please contact the FMJD for permission to reproduce or distribute this material in any form.