Three darts players – Petr Tous, Gyorgy Jehirszki, and Krzysztof Kciuk – have successfully navigated intense qualifiers in Poland, earning their coveted spots in the final three European Tour events of 2026: ET13, ET14, and ET15. These crucial tournaments lead directly into the prestigious European Championship Finals, making these qualifications vital for their darting ambitions. Each player’s journey was filled with dramatic finishes and impressive performances, setting the stage for exciting contests later this year.
Petr Tous Dominates ET13 Qualifier, Heads to Flanders
The action-packed weekend kicked off with the ET13 qualifier, where Czech veteran Petr Tous emerged victorious. Tous, a familiar face on the darts circuit, showcased his experience by defeating Polish contender Krzysztof Kciuk in a compelling final. He secured his win with a strong 81.28 average.
Tous’s path to victory wasn’t without its challenges. He started the day with a relatively slow 71.01 average in a 6-0 whitewash against Zdenek Vaisar. However, he quickly found his rhythm, advancing to the semi-finals with remarkable ease, dropping only four legs across three matches.
The semi-final proved to be a nail-biter, as Tous had to battle through a last-leg shootout against Hungarian player Ferenc Bolla, ultimately winning 6-5. This hard-fought victory set him up for his decisive win over Kciuk in the final.
As a result of his triumph, Petr Tous will now compete in the Flanders Darts Trophy, scheduled to take place from September 11-13 in Antwerp.
Gyorgy Jehirszki’s Dramatic Run to ET14 Qualification
The ET14 qualifier was a testament to resilience, with Hungarian player Gyorgy Jehirszki delivering a truly drama-filled performance to secure his spot. Jehirszki played a total of five matches throughout the day, an astonishing four of which ended in a thrilling 6-5 scoreline.
His journey saw him clinch last-leg deciding victories against a strong field including Ferenc Bolla, Tomislav Rosandic, Martin Homola, and Sebastian Steyer. These intense battles culminated in a final showdown against Poland’s Dawid Herberg, which Jehirszki won more comfortably with a 6-3 score.
With this hard-earned qualification, Gyorgy Jehirszki is now set to participate in the Swiss Darts Trophy, which will be held from October 9-11 in Basel.
Krzysztof Kciuk Bounces Back to Secure ET15 Spot
In the weekend’s final qualifier, the ET15 event, it was Krzysztof Kciuk who finally clinched his place. Kciuk, who had been the losing finalist in the earlier ET13 qualifier, demonstrated remarkable determination to bounce back and secure his own European Tour berth.
Kciuk’s route to the final was a challenging one, requiring him to overcome three fellow Polish players in consecutive matches: Wojciech Brulinski, Damian Palaszeweki, and Dawid Stepien. He then faced Czech player Petr Krivka in the final, securing his qualification with another tight 6-5 victory.
This qualification means Krzysztof Kciuk will be heading to the Dutch Darts Championship, taking place from October 16-18 in Maastricht. This event holds particular significance as it is the final European Tour event of the year before the highly anticipated European Championship Finals, which will be held from October 22-25 at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany.
Source: Based on an article from Darts Planet TV.
