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Kuzubov defeated Predke in the TCh-ESP Div 1 2026 Spanish team championship held in Linares, with Club Ajedrez Solvay leading after round 6 of 7. The game featured a Queen's Gambit Declined with an interesting middlegame where Black sacrificed material but failed to generate sufficient compensation. In the European Senior Team Championships at Hersonissos, England 1 leads the +50 age category after round 6 of 9, while England 1 also tops the +65 category. Binham's victory over Beliavsky in the +65 section showcased aggressive play from both sides, with Binham employing the King's Gambit and Beliavsky responding with a sharp King's Indian-type setup before Beliavsky won with strong tactical play.

The European Senior Team Chess Championship 2026 is midway through in Crete, Greece, with 32 teams competing in two age categories (50+ and 65+) across nine rounds using Swiss system format. In the 50+ section, England 1 and Italy lead with 9 match points each, followed closely by Netherlands with 8 points. In the 65+ section, Slovenia and England share the top spot with 8 match points, while Italy has 7 points. Four rounds remain before the champions are crowned, with games featuring classical time control and including legendary Grandmasters from across Europe.