Help Draughts champion to Stonehaven

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Lukhanyo Dyanibokwe
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Started 5 months ago
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Help Send Lukhanyo to the 2026 Draughts World Qualifiers in Scotland

My name is Lukhanyo Dyanibokwe, a draughts (English Checkers) champion from Philippi, Cape Town. Since 2003, this unconventional sport has taken me from local school boards to the international stage.

My track record:

  • 2022: South African GAYP (Go As You Please) Champion, King William's Town, Eastern Cape
  • 2023: 11th place at my World Qualifier debut in Turkey; won the Dr. Richard Beckwith Online World Cup
  • 2024: 3rd place at the 3-Move World Qualifier in Korbach, Germany; 2nd in World Blitz; defended my Online World Cup title
  • 2025: Part of the SA team that beat the USA 73–71 at the Vidor Checkers Festival, Texas

The next step … Scotland, 2026

I've been invited to the Scotland Draughts Festival in Stonehaven, from 9 to 18 September 2026, to compete in the WCDF World Qualifier (3-Move style) Event. The winner earns the right to challeng...

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B. Palmer 11 Sep '26
HE MADE IT. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 That's Lukhanyo's name on the board at the Scotland Draughts Festival in Stonehaven - the British Open and the World Qualifiers. A caretaker from Philippi who taught hims...

B. Palmer 14 Aug '26
A message from Lukhanyo, after reaching his target yesterday … Good day, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every person who donated, shared and believe in me through my checke...

B. Palmer 13 Aug '26
Lukhanyo was interviewed this afternoon on Cape Talk by Pippa Hudson. You can listen to the recording here . Thanks to everyone who tuned in and sent messages of support.
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