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]

See also

• List of abstract strategy games for Shatar and Hiashatar (Mongolian chess variants)

References

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 ..."