BMS retained the Danish Team Rapid Championship on Pentecost Sunday at Lillebæltshallerne, repeating last year’s success with the same four-player lineup. The tournament drew 61 teams, one more than in 2025.
Championship Highlights and Results
In the Elite division, BMS finished first ahead of Frem, with Nordkalotten taking third place. The champions’ squad featured Nicolai Kistrup, August Jalving, Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen, and Jeppe Hald Falkesgaard. Notably, Jalving completed a perfect day with six wins from six games, achieving the only flawless score in the top flight.
The youth division was decided on match points after Læseforeningen 1 and Frem Ungdom 1 both finished with 18 board points. Læseforeningen 1 prevailed for gold, while 9HK-Viborg secured the bronze medal.
In the Open division, Læseforeningen topped the group with 17.5 points, finishing one point ahead of Jakob Poulsen’s disciple, a team made up of SK1968 Aarhus players, and two points ahead of Valby.
The 50+ and 65+ categories were played in a combined pool, and both defending champions successfully kept their titles. In the 65+ category, Nordre triumphed, finishing ahead of Holstebro and Varde. In the 50+ category, Hillerød claimed the trophy once again, with four returning players and Brian Jørgensen replacing Nikolaj Borge. This victory marked Hillerød’s fourth straight 50+ title, with Viborg earning silver and Roskildebanden claiming bronze.
Individual results from the tournament are expected to be published in the coming days, providing further insights into the performances of all participating teams and players.