World Senior Team Championships: USA and Germany, both top seeds in their categories, grab gold
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Report and photos by WFM/IA Georgia Grapsa
After ten thrilling days of competition, the World Senior Team Championship 2026 has concluded in Durr毛s, Albania.
In the final round of the 50+ section, USA 1 drew quickly on the top board against Iceland, securing first place. The remainder of the podium was decided at the very last moment: Italy pressed hard against Norway Oslo on board two and ultimately won by a 2½–1½ score. Despite catching up on match points with the leader, Italy finished behind the USA on tiebreaks (game points).
Kazakhstan swept Iceland Vestfirdir 4–0 to take bronze, while England 1 defeated the USA Women's team by the same margin to finish fourth. Iceland and Hungary followed closely in the final standings.
Despite their loss in the final round, USA Women retained first place in the women's standings, ahead of Czech Republic Women and Kazakhstan Women.
Top 3 finishers - Individual results
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Free sample video: Introduction
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Top finisher in women's section - Individual results
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Free sample video: Introduction
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Team USA
Team USA Women
In the 65+ category, things were much tighter going into the final round, with Germany–Lasker in first place on 13 team points, while six teams were sharing second–seventh place and fighting for a spot on the podium.
In the end, Germany–Lasker prevailed over Slovakia (2½–1½) to claim the title with 15 team points. Italy secured silver by defeating England 2 (3–1). A four-way tie for third ensued, with Iceland clinching the bronze medal on tiebreaks after drawing their match against England 1.
Among women's teams, the FIDE Women's Team held on to their lead with a final-round draw against Poland Amateurs 65, finishing as the top female squad. Germany Women and Latvia Women completed the podium.
Throughout the event, participants displayed exceptional fighting spirit, resilience, and sportsmanship – powerfully reaffirming that chess is a game for all ages.
Top 3 finishers - Individual results
| Bo. | Name | Rtg | FED | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Pts. | Games | RtgAvg | |
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| Bo. | Name | Rtg | FED | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Pts. | Games | RtgAvg | |
| Bo. | Name | Rtg | FED | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Pts. | Games | RtgAvg | |
Top finisher in women's section - Individual results
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Germany-Lasker took home gold
FIDE Women's Team
Final standings - 50+ section
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All available games
Final standings - 65+ section
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All available games
Links
- Official website
- Technical information on Chess-Results: 50+ section | 65+ section
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