Netherland Championships 2026 – Games and Results

The Netherlands Championships 2026 concluded in Amsterdam on Saturday, July 11th, following a week-long knockout tournament that began on July 4th. The event featured both an Open and a Women’s competition, drawing top domestic talent to the Dutch capital.

Open Final Triumph

Sergei Tiviakov claimed his fourth national title in the Open section, overcoming Liam Vrolijk in the final. The match required a tie-break to determine the victor, as the standard encounters did not produce a decisive result. Tiviakov demonstrated superior technical skill to navigate the final stages and secure the championship.

Women’s Championship Victory

In the Women’s section, Machteld Van Foreest secured the championship by defeating Anna-Maja Kazarian. The Dutch grandmaster triumphed with a convincing 2-0 victory in the final, showcasing her dominance throughout the knockout format. Van Foreest maintained her composure to take the title without the need for a tie-break.

Tournament Highlights

• Sergei Tiviakov wins his fourth Open title via tie-break.
• Machteld Van Foreest dominates the Women’s final with a 2-0 sweep.
• Tournament held in Amsterdam from July 4th to July 11th.
• Both Open and Women’s events followed a knockout format.

Source

This report is based on information published by The Week in Chess (TWIC).