The seventh round brought some unexpected results in the S50 section and very predictable results in the S65 section of the World Senior Team Championship in North Macedonia. After beating the United States, Italy grabbed the sole lead in the S50 section, while Germany Lasker Schachstiftung GK lead the S65 section with a perfect score after seven rounds. | Pictured: Gabriel Barandiaran (Uruguay) | Photos: Mark Livshitz
The third round of the FIDE World Senior Team Championship featured a number of exciting clashes between some of the favourites to take home first place. In the end, the S50 section has England and Iceland tied in the lead, while in the S65 section Germany and England are the teams sharing first place after three rounds. | Pictured: England’s John Emms | Photo: Mark Livshitz
The first round of the FIDE World Senior Team Championship was played on Tuesday in Struga, Ohrid Lake, North Macedonia. Two parallel events, in the 50+ and 65+ categories, are being played. The United States, England and Italy are the favourites in the 50+ section, while Germany, England and Slovakia are the top seeds in the 65+ tournament. | Pictured: Michael Dougherty (Canada) | Photo: Mark Livshitz
The International Chess Federation has announced the FIDE World Senior Team Chess Championship 50+ and 65+, to be held from June 19-30, 2022 in Acqui Terme, Italy. The tournament will be played in four categories: age 50+ and 65+ (open and women)