SURINAME WELCOMES THE WORLD! 
THE 8TH RAJ NARAIN SREFIDENSI OPEN – WORLD CUP 5★
From 20–30 November 2026, Paramaribo will become the meeting place for dammers from Suriname and around the world as the 8th Raj Narain Srefidensi Open returns as an official FMJD World Cup 5★ tournament.
WHAT TO EXPECT?*
International field of players*
9 rounds under the FMJD Swiss System*
1h20 + 1 minute per move*
€10,000 total prize fund*
Blitz tournament: 5 min + 3 sec*
Separate Women’s ranking*
A unique opportunity to experience competitive draughts in Suriname
VENUEDalian Mindsports Centre of Suriname
Leysweg 86 (ADEK-complex), Paramaribo
REGISTRATION* €60 – Men & Women
* €30 – Youth
* €20 – Blitz
Registration fees are waived for GMI players rated 2300+ and GMIF players rated 2165+.
PRIZE FUND: €10,000
Open Winner – €2,000
2nd – €1,400
3rd – €1,000…and prizes through 10th place, plus Women’s prizes through 6th place.
HOUSING • AIRPORT • OTHER INFORMATIONFor accommodation, airport transfers and other tournament-related information:
Sital: +597 891-6992
Arrival: 20 November 2026 Departure: 30 November 2026 Come to Suriname. Experience the culture, the hospitality and the passion for draughts. One Board. One World.
