Mongolian draughts

Mongolian draughts (daam, from French dame) is the local variant of draughts played in Mongolia.[1] International draughts is also popular in Mongolia, with Mongolia sending high-scoring teams to Asian Draughts Championships (gold, silver and bronze in Kuala Lumpur, 2012), and a team to the World Mind Sports Games.[2]

  1. ^ Jane Blunden Mongolia: The Bradt Travel Guide - 2008- Page 330 " as well as traditional carvings, games, such as daam (draughts), and other souvenirs - all of which help to support the local economy and sustain jobs associated with tourism in ..."
  2. ^ Mongolia's first Woman Draughts Grandmaster was recognized Archived 2013-05-13 at the Wayback Machine Apr 4, 2013 "Following the Asian Draughts Championship 2012 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in November 2012, the Mongolian Draughts Team ..."