Damak, Nepal, hosts the 11th National Woman Chess Championship 2026 Round 1 kicks off June 12 at 3:15 AM UTC 12 players compete in round-robin format Time control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move Top seeds include Anika Shrestha and Sonam Lama First round results will shape early standings Tournament offers ratings points and national prestige Opening choices critical for momentum Watch for tactical precision in time pressure Final standings determine path to title Key battle between top seeds expected in later rounds