England and Slovenia Triumph at European Senior Team Championship 2026

The European Senior Team Championship 2026, a biennial team event for players aged 50 and over and 65 and over, was held from 27 August to 4 September 2026. Although the host venue was not disclosed in the report, the competition brought together national squads in two age categories.

+50 Category Results

England 1 claimed first place with 17 match points, finishing ahead of Italy, which scored 16 points. The Netherlands and Slovakia tied for third‑fourth place with 13 points each; the Netherlands were placed ahead on tie‑break.

+65 Category Results

Slovenia and England finished level on 16 match points, but Slovenia secured the top spot after winning its final round 4‑0 against SG Riehen Switzerland, giving it the tie‑break advantage. Italy followed in third place with 15 points.

Summary

The championship saw England dominate the +50 division while Slovenia edged out England in the +65 division. Both nations earned gold medals in their respective categories, with Italy collecting silver in the +50 event and bronze in the +65 event, and the Netherlands and Slovakia sharing the bronze in the +50 section.

Source

This report is based on information published by The Week in Chess (TWIC).

Official source: https://theweekinchess.com/chessnews/events/european-senior-team-championship-2026