The 41st European Chess Club Cup and 30th Women's edition finished in Budva, Montenegro, with Bayegan Pendik Sports Chess Club claiming the Open crown and Cercle d'Échecs de Monte-Carlo successfully defending its Women's title. The tournament drew record participation with 130 teams competing across both sections, surpassing the previous high set in Rhodes.

A thrilling final round in the Open section saw Bayegan Pendik edge SuperChess in a decisive top-board encounter. The Turkish club prevailed 3.5 to 2.5, with key victories from their leading grandmasters securing the match. Both teams entered the round tied for first place alongside Novy Bor Chess Club, setting up an intense conclusion.

Bayegan Pendik and Novy Bor Chess Club both finished with 13 match points, but Bayegan Pendik's superior tiebreaks gave the Turkish team the gold medal. Rishon LeZion A from Israel claimed bronze with 12 points, while SuperChess earned fourth place and secured a spot in the inaugural European Super League despite six teams matching their 11-point tally.

The Women's section produced an equally compelling finish, with Monte-Carlo and CE Gambit Bonnevoie tied atop the standings on 12 points. Monte-Carlo's convincing final-round victory and better tiebreaks preserved their title, while Bonnevoie settled for silver. Sirmium Sremska Mitrovica completed the podium after a 10-point score edged out Odlar Yurdu on tiebreaks.

The tournament awarded individual prizes across all six boards in both sections, recognizing the strongest performers at each position. The closing ceremony at Hotel Slovenska Plaza brought together European Chess Union leadership and distinguished guests, with ECU President Zurab Azmaiparashvili officiating the formal conclusion of the competition.