The Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 is underway in Braunfels. Round 3 of this five-round Swiss team event just started, with regional German squads battling under classical time controls. The format gives each side 90 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes for the rest with 30-second increments. Two rounds remain after this one. Top teams are still jockeying for position in what shapes up as a tight final standings.