World Senior Team Championships: USA and England crowned champions

The 2025 World Senior Team Chess Championship in Prague showcased thrilling battles as veteran players proved their enduring brilliance. In the 50+ category, top-seeded USA edged out Italy on tiebreaks, while Kazakhstan secured bronze. England 1 dominated the 65+ section, claiming gold ahead of Lasker Schachstiftung GK and Saxonia. The women’s teams shone, with the Czech Republic and Latvia taking top honours. Across nine rounds, legendary grandmasters proved that chess truly knows no age limits. | Photos: Ave Chess