2026 WA Women's and Girls' State Chess Championships The 2026 WA Women's State Chess Champion has yet to be decided. A playoff between the highest finishers in the 2026 WA Chess Championship: WFM Kathryn Hardegen (3.0/7, Closed) & Nithuli Liyanage (4.0/7, Reserves) will be held to determine the title of 2026 WA Women's Chess Champion. The 2026 WA Girls' Junior Chess Champion was decided at the 2026 WA Junior Chess Championships. Congratulations to: Nithuli Liyanage - 2026 WA Girls' State Chess Champion.