50+
Slovakia – 1.5 England 1 – 2.5
England 2 – 1.5 Canada – 2.5
England 3 – 2 Scotland – 2

Keith Arkell was our only winner on board 4. He won a long long battle in a rook and 2 pawns against rook and 1 ending. Nothing new there, but allegedly he missed at least two wins and his opponent at least one draw. Winning against the Slovak team was a triumph as it was revenge over last year.

65+
England 1 – 1.5  Russia 1 – 2.5
England 2 – 0.5 Moldova – 3.5
Dresden Seniors – 1.5 England 3 – 2.5

1.5 against such a strong Russian team was an excellent result. England 3 grabbed their opportunity against their veteran opponents – in an event for 65+ players anyway!

50+ standings
England 1 – 6/6 – 10.5/12 game points
England 2 – 4/6 – 8
England 3 – 2/6 – 4

65+ standings
England 1 -4/6 – 7/12
England 2 – 2/6 – 5
England 3 – 2/6 – 3.5

— Stewart Reuben