Leonardo Costa and Jana Schneider Win 2026 German Chess Championships

Leonardo Costa secured the open title at the 2026 German Chess Championship held in Dresden from July 17‑25, finishing with 6 points out of 9 after a decisive draw against Dmitrij Kollars. The 18‑year‑old’s victory gave him the national champion’s title, with Bennet Hagner taking second place on tiebreaks.

In the women’s section, Jana Schneider emerged as champion, scoring 7 points out of 9. She clinched the title with a win over Kateryna Dolzhykova in the final round, while Lara Schulze finished second after defeating FM Lara Schulze’s opponent. The tournament featured a 10‑player round‑robin format for both the open and women’s events and was organized by the German Chess Federation.

The championships marked a notable achievement for both Costa and Schneider, each claiming their second national title in their respective categories.