Chess: England out of the medals at European senior championships

England has been the most successful nation in senior events, but competition has become stiffer in Europe, while the US has won the world over-50 teams two years runningEngland’s success in senior events has been outstanding in recent years, but there are indications that the golden era, which was already ­challenged by US over-50 team victories in 2023 and 2024, may be undermined ­further by individuals and teams from Eastern Europe.At the European individual 65+ championship in Lignano Sabbiadoro, on the Adriatic coast in Northern Italy, the holder, GM John Nunn, was the strong favourite, but finished only sixth with 6.5/9. The grand­master and eminent author from Bude in ­Cornwall was unbeaten, and his fourth-round win was in his ­vintage attacking style, but a run of four ­successive draws spoiled his chances. Continue reading…

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