Denmark’s leading women chess players will come together in Copenhagen from February 11 to 15 for the highly anticipated 2026 Danish Women’s Championship. This prestigious five-day event is organized by the Danish Chess Union and hosted by the ØBRO Chess Club.
Championship Schedule and Participants
A late withdrawal due to illness means that the tournament will include a bye. Below is the detailed schedule for the event (all times are in local time):
- Wednesday, February 11: Round 1 at 10:00, Round 2 at 17:00
- Thursday, February 12: Round 3 at 10:00, Round 4 at 17:00
- Friday, February 13: Round 5 at 10:00, Round 6 at 17:00
- Saturday, February 14: Round 7 at 10:00, Round 8 at 17:00
- Sunday, February 15: Round 9 at 12:00
The field of competitors, ranked by Elo rating, includes some of Denmark’s top female chess talents:
- Anna Sofie Li (2096)
- WFM Ellen Kakulidis (2061)
- WFM Sofie Bech Dürrfeld (2052)
- WCM Sarah Sima Derlich (2024)
- Freyja Egelund Grønnemose (1991)
- Nienke van Den Brink (1959)
- Leia Andries (1931)
- Tanya Jill Milk Stewart (1896)
- Peng Li Li (1895)
- Astrid Bigum Christensen (1808)
- Victoria Rasmussen (1748)
- Metteline Ibsen (1742)
- Vinni Nørremark (1646)
- Pia Nielsen (1585)
- Diya Shekar (1558)
The champion of the 2026 Danish Women’s Championship will be awarded 6,000 kroner, the esteemed national title, and a guaranteed spot on the women’s national team. For those unable to attend in person, games will be available online with a 10-minute delay, allowing chess enthusiasts to follow the action as it unfolds.