Denmark has officially announced its squad for the highly anticipated European Youth Chess Championship, which is set to take place on the beautiful island of Crete from November 2 to November 13, 2026. This exciting event brings together some of the brightest young talents in chess from across Europe, and Denmark is ready to make its mark.
Denmark’s Young Chess Talent
The selection of the Danish squad was revealed on April 15 by the youth national coach, International Master (IM) Rasmus Skytte. The delegation will be expertly led by Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Shanne H. Jakobsen and IM Rasmus Skytte, both of whom have extensive experience in coaching and competitive play.
The players have been selected based on their performance and potential, categorized by their respective age groups:
- U18:
- Girls — Kathrine Bruntse
- Open — Vitus Bondo Medhus
- U16:
- Girls — Sarah Sima Derlich
- Open — Emil Zander
- U14:
- Girls — Mille Sinding
- Open — August Jalving
- U12:
- Girls — Isabella Chen
- Open — Samuel Jacobsen
- U10:
- Girls — Amanda Skytte
- Open — Theo Duc Huu Nguyen
- U8:
- Girls — no representative
- Open — Kai Pei
This championship is not just a competition; it is a platform for young players to showcase their skills, gain invaluable experience, and compete against some of the best in Europe. Denmark’s commitment to nurturing youth talent in chess is evident through this carefully selected squad, which promises to represent the country with pride and determination.
As the event date approaches, anticipation builds for what is sure to be an exhilarating display of chess prowess from Denmark’s young talents in Crete. Fans and supporters will be eagerly watching as these players take to the board, hoping to bring home medals and accolades to their country.