Dr, Joseph Leon Paul
January 23, 1947-
April 25, 2026
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In a loving memory
of the dear friend and colleague,
bringing together the best draughts players
from all over the world
August 20 to August 28, 2026
14th US Open 2026
Dr. Joseph Leon Paul Memorial
Huntington, NY, USA
Special ❤️ Thanks to All Those Who Made This Event Successful:
Our Sponsors: Food/ Drinks:
- Harry Otten - Rudi Azimullah
- Pierre Augustin - Yefim Kotlyar
- K. Turiy family - Eugene Sklyarov Posters: Photo/Video:
- Nicolas Derival - Christine Kromodimedjo
- Olivia Sklyarova - Elaine Gao
Audio/Video, - Adeola Showami
Souvenirs: - Dennis Torres
- Yefim Kotlyar - Delroy Bailey
Drivers: - Nadiia Bohush
-Yefim Kotlyar Game Recording:
- Nicolas Derival - Frantz Forbin
- Eugene Sklyarov Bookkeeping:
- Luba Turiy - Galina Petukhova
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Town of Huntington Proclamation 2025
Greetings from Jan Van Dijk, General Secretary FMJD
(World Draughts Federation)
us open 2026 is NOW OFICIALLY closed
us open 2026 is NOW OFICIALLY closed
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO TOOK PART, SPONSORED,
HELPED WITH ORGANIZATION AND WATCHED US ONLINE!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO TOOK PART, SPONSORED,
HELPED WITH ORGANIZATION AND WATCHED US ONLINE!
Browse the website for the full results, photos and videos
Browse the website for the full results, photos and videos
Safe trips home to travelers!
Safe trips home to travelers!
SEE YOU ALL BACK 2027 - *SPECIAL EDITION* ICAONA'S 25TH BIRTHDAY!
SEE YOU ALL BACK 2027 - *SPECIAL EDITION* ICAONA'S 25TH BIRTHDAY!
US Congratulations to the winners of the us open championship CLASSIC:
US Congratulations to the winners of the us open championship CLASSIC:
Souleymane Keita, MI - 1st Place US Open and US Champion 2026 - $1800 total + paid trip to Tobago Open
Souleymane Keita, MI - 1st Place US Open and US Champion 2026 - $1800 total + paid trip to Tobago Open
Mor Seck, GMI - 2nd Place US Open - $700
Mor Seck, GMI - 2nd Place US Open - $700
Angel Rafael Mejia, MI - 3rd Place US Open - $ 400
Angel Rafael Mejia, MI - 3rd Place US Open - $ 400
Yevhen Bohush - 4th Place US Open, 2nd Place US Championship,
1st Place US Open Youth - $775 total
Yevhen Bohush - 4th Place US Open, 2nd Place US Championship,
1st Place US Open Youth - $775 total
Yves Ferrier - 5th Place US Open, 3rd Place US Championship
USA Champion Veteran 60+ - $450 total
Yves Ferrier - 5th Place US Open, 3rd Place US Championship
USA Champion Veteran 60+ - $450 total
Yun-Hsuan Chang - Best Women Result US Open 2026 - $150
Yun-Hsuan Chang - Best Women Result US Open 2026 - $150
Sin-Yu Lan - 2nd Place US Open Youth - $75
Sin-Yu Lan - 2nd Place US Open Youth - $75
Jun-Han Huang - 3rd Place US Open Youth - $50
Jun-Han Huang - 3rd Place US Open Youth - $50
Special prize to Xin-En Lu - US Open youngest player (7 year old) - ICAONA Rising Star - $25
Special prize to Xin-En Lu - US Open youngest player (7 year old) - ICAONA Rising Star - $25
Winners of US Open and US championship 2026
Winners of US Open and US championship 2026
(Left to right: Kristine Casper - Assistant Director Huntington Public Library, Lyublyana Turiy, IR - Main Arbiter US Open 2026, Yves Ferrier, Mor Seck, Souleymane Keita, Angel Rafael Mejia, Evhen Bohush, Rudi Azimullah - President ICAONA, Natalie Paul - daughter of Dr. Paul)
Congratulations to the winners of the 2nd open us championship rapid:
Congratulations to the winners of the 2nd open us championship rapid:
Souleymane Keita, MI - 1st Place and US Champion Rapid 2026 - $320 total
Souleymane Keita, MI - 1st Place and US Champion Rapid 2026 - $320 total
Yevgeniy Sklyarov, MI - 2nd Place US Open and USA Rapid 2026 - $ 140
Yevgeniy Sklyarov, MI - 2nd Place US Open and USA Rapid 2026 - $ 140
Angel Rafael Mejia, MI - 3rd Place US Open Rapid 2026 - $ 80
Angel Rafael Mejia, MI - 3rd Place US Open Rapid 2026 - $ 80
Nicolas Derival, MI - 3rd Place USA Rapid 2026
Nicolas Derival, MI - 3rd Place USA Rapid 2026
Congratulations to the winners of the us open championship blitz:
Congratulations to the winners of the us open championship blitz:
Mor Seck, GMI - 1st Place US Open Blitz 2026 - $150
Mor Seck, GMI - 1st Place US Open Blitz 2026 - $150
Souleymane Keita, MI - 2nd Place and US Champion Blitz 2026 - $150 total
Souleymane Keita, MI - 2nd Place and US Champion Blitz 2026 - $150 total
Angel Rafael Mejia, MI - 3rd Place US Open Blitz 2026 - $60
Angel Rafael Mejia, MI - 3rd Place US Open Blitz 2026 - $60
Yevgeniy Sklyarov, MI - 2nd Place US Championship Blitz 2026 and
4th Place US Open Blitz 2026
Yevgeniy Sklyarov, MI - 2nd Place US Championship Blitz 2026 and
4th Place US Open Blitz 2026
Pierre Antoine Augustine - 3rd Place US Championship Blitz 2026
Pierre Antoine Augustine - 3rd Place US Championship Blitz 2026
** US OPEN 2026 SPECIAL **
** US OPEN 2026 SPECIAL **
On August 25, 2026 GMI Mor Seck was playing simultaneous games
with 16 players
End result: 16 - 0 won by GMI Mor Seck!!!
On August 25, 2026 GMI Mor Seck was playing simultaneous games
with 16 players
End result: 16 - 0 won by GMI Mor Seck!!!
Prizes (total amount $5,555 USD +
Prizes (total amount $5,555 USD +
free trip to Tobago Open***):
free trip to Tobago Open***):
1st Place Main Tournament $1200 US Champion (classic) $600
2nd Place Main Tournament $ 700 2nd Place USA (classic) $400
3rd Place Main Tournament $ 400 3rd Place USA (classic) $200
4th Place Main Tournament $ 250 US Champion 60+ (classic) $ 50
5th Place Main Tournament $ 150 US Champion 70+ (classic) $ 50
1st Place Youth Classic $ 125 Best Women Classic $150
2nd Place Youth Classic $ 75 Best Shot $ 75
3rd Place Youth Classic $ 50 Best End Game $100
(special Kolman Turiy award)
1st Place Rapid $ 270 US Champion Rapid $ 50
2nd Place Rapid $140
3rd Place Rapid $ 80
1st Place Blitz $ 150 US Champion Blitz $ 50
2nd Place Blitz $ 100
3rd Place Blitz $ 60
*** Very Special Prize for Pan-Am players ***
(Courtesy of Mr. Harry Otten)
*** Very Special Prize for Pan-Am players ***
(Courtesy of Mr. Harry Otten)
Best Pan-American player will have his travel expenses paid to Tobago Open World Cup 9*
(special conditions and details are stated in the Tournament Information leafletSpecial small prizes in other categories to be awarded as well
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