"The US victory was clear but had a controversial aspect in the team's use of package deals, which are forbidden in Olympiads but still allowed in senior events."
"England's 50+ failure partly reflects a rare form downturn by top board and reigning nine-time British champion Michael Adams in the first half of the event."
"In the past five years England's record in the age 50+ has been gold in 2022, silver in 2023, bronze in 2024, but only fourth in 2025 and 2026."
England's teams finished without medals at the World Senior Team Championships in Albania, marking a significant downturn. The US team, featuring many former USSR players, won the over-50 gold, while a German team claimed the over-65 title. Controversy arose over the US's use of package deals, which are banned in Olympiads. England's performance was hindered by Michael Adams' poor form and raised concerns about selection policies. Historically, England had strong finishes in previous years, but this year saw a notable decline.
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