The Portuguese Senior Championship kicked off in Pombal with classical chess and serious stakes. This 5-round Swiss brings together players 65 and older for 90 minutes plus 30-second increments. Round 1 games are still underway on Lichess, so the field remains wide open. Players competing here are hunting rating points and the chance to claim a national title in their age bracket. The format punishes slow starts. Winners of Round 1 will sit at the top of the standings heading into Round 2, where the real pressure begins.