Grandmaster Allan Stig Rasmussen completed a standout weekend in Lemvig by winning the Danish Blitz Championship, adding to his Danish Rapid title from the same event. He finished ahead of last year’s blitz champion, FM Vitus Bondo Medhus, collecting 13 points from 15 rounds, and earned a first prize of 4,000 DKK. The victory marks his ninth national blitz crown.
Top Performers in the Danish Blitz Championship
The top five competitors in the Blitz Championship showcased incredible skill and determination:
- 1) GM Allan Stig Rasmussen — 13/15
- 2) FM Vitus Bondo Medhus (Skanderborg) — 11.5
- 3) FM Jeppe Hald Falkesgaard (Brønshøj) — 10
- 4) FM August Jalving (BMS) — 9.5
- 5) IM Rasmus Skytte (Aarhus/Skolerne) — 9
In addition to the main event, other section winners were also celebrated:
- Mester 2: CM Robert Skytte (Aarhus/Skolerne) — 15/17
- Basis 1: Kevin Li (Aalborg) — 13.5/15
- Basis 2: Buster Hulthin Fyhn (Læseforeningen) — a perfect 13/13
Local television covered the event during the weekend, bringing more attention to the exciting world of Danish chess.
Rasmussen’s previous blitz titles came in 2006, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022. Recent champions also include Vitus Bondo Medhus (2025), Jonas Buhl Bjerre (2024), and Mads Andersen (2023). The roll of winners stretches back to 1968, highlighting the rich history and competitive spirit in Danish chess.