The FIDE World Senior 50+ and 65+ Team Chess Championships 2022 took place from 20-29 June in Acqui Terme. England won three world titles as England’s men won both the World Over 50 Championship and the World Over 65 Championship. England Women won the Women’s World Over 50 Championship, making it a triple success.
50+ section:
After five rounds, two rating-favourites of the tournament, England 1 and USA, were tied for the top position winning four matches each and drawing their direct encounter in Round 4. Italy and Iceland were close behind, scoring four team victories each but losing to the leaders (the USA and England, respectively).
England 1, headed by Michael Adams and Nigel Short, won all four matches in the second half of the event and deservedly clinched the title. To illustrate England’s dominance, it suffices to say that Adams, Short, Hebden and Arkell each won the gold medal for the best performance on individual boards.
The USA stayed in the race for gold for the most part (the team had to close a 2-point gap of game points), but it all came to an end in Round 8 after a draw with Hungary. Still, the USA comfortably secured silver. Team Italy 1 lost to England 1 in Round 6 but then scored three straight victories and came out third. (scroll down for final rankings)
65+ section
England 1, lead by John Nunn, eased through the field in the 65+ tournament and clinched the title with a round to spare. Its main rival team Germany could not keep pace with the leader and finished second.
After a poor start, the rating favourite, Israel 1, bounced back and wrested bronze from Germany 2 and France after beating the champions in the final round. (scroll down for final rankings)
Final rankings 50+ section:
| Rk. | SNo | Team | Games | + | = | – | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 |
| 1 | 1 | England 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 28 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | USA | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 25 | 0 |
| 3 | 5 | Italia 1 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 25 | 0 |
| 4 | 4 | Iceland | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 0 |
| 5 | 6 | Hungary | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 22 | 0 |
| 6 | 8 | England 2 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 0 |
| 7 | 9 | Canada | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 0 |
| 8 | 10 | Still active NL | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 0 |
| 9 | 11 | Scotland | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 0 |
| 10 | 3 | Georgia Winery Khareba | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 0 |
| 11 | 7 | Germany 1 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 0 |
| 12 | 16 | Wales Silures | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 0 |
| 13 | 17 | England 1W | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 2 |
| 14 | 12 | Oslo Schakselskap | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
| 15 | 20 | Polish Amateurs | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 0 |
| 16 | 15 | Sweden | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 0 |
| 17 | 18 | England 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 13 | USA 5 Brothers | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 0 |
| 19 | 19 | Italy Asti Sempre Uniti | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 20 | 14 | Ireland | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| 21 | 21 | England 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
| 22 | 23 | Wales Cymru | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| 23 | 22 | Italia Acqui Terme | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
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Final rankings 65+ section:
| Rk. | SNo | Team | Games | + | = | – | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 |
| 1 | 2 | England 1 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 24 | 0 |
| 2 | 3 | Germany 1 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | Israel 1 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 23 | 0 |
| 4 | 5 | Germany 2 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 0 |
| 5 | 4 | France | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 21 | 0 |
| 6 | 6 | Hungary | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 0 |
| 7 | 11 | Skakklubben af 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 0 |
| 8 | 7 | SC Kreuzberg | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 0 |
| 9 | 13 | SG Riehen | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 0 |
| 10 | 9 | Israel 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 0 |
| 11 | 8 | Switzerland | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 0 |
| 12 | 10 | Steiermark | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 0 |
| 13 | 12 | England 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 0 |
| 14 | 16 | Skvat | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 0 |
| 15 | 17 | Latvia Women | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 14 | Rochade Bielefeld | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 0 |
| 17 | 15 | Germany Women | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 0 |
| 18 | 19 | Italia Alessandria | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
| 19 | 18 | Golden Oldies | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 20 | 20 | Ireland | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 8.5 | 0 |
