Poland's second-tier team championship kicked off in Jastrzębia-Góra with nine rounds of classical chess ahead. The Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski II Liga format brings regional squads together in a Swiss tournament. Players have 90 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes for the remainder, plus 30-second increments. Round 1 action unfolded live on Lichess, setting the tone for who climbs toward promotion contention this season.