As announced at the start of the sixth round in the tournament hall, the rating prize groups in the B Open will be adjusted and expanded to the advantage of the participants.

On Thursday, the Dortmund Chess Club DSV 1875 e.V. will host an 11-round blitz tournament in a relaxed atmosphere at Ardeyschoppen in Dortmund.

After District Mayor Peter Spineux opened the round, Dinara Wagner in particular got off to an uncompromising start. Dinara Wagner celebrated her first victory in the International Women's Tournament – and did so with a convincing performance.

German national player Dinara Wagner has won the blitz tournament at the Sparkassen Chess Trophy International Women's Tournament. She prevailed against the competition at the German Football Museum – a strong performance that will have an impact on the ongoing main tournament at the International Dortmund Chess Days.