The Russian Soldier Sentenced To Life

Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin, 21, was sentenced to life in prison by a Ukrainian court in Kyiv on Monday, May 23, 2022, for killing an unarmed civilian in the first war crimes trial arising......

Russians Target Ukraine's Granaries

Ukraine government officials have accused Russian forces of destroying grain storage facilities in the country. Nearly 25 million tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukrainian warehouses and unable to......

Candidates: Gukesh draws with Nepomniachtchi to stay in joint lead

IMAGE: Gukesh played out a comfortable draw to share the top spot. Photograph: FIDE Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh held on to the joint top spot with Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi after they played out......

Candidates Chess: Gujrathi beats Nakamura again to get back in race

IMAGE: Vidit Gujrathi. Photograph: FIDE/X Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi came back firing on all cylinders after previous match defeat and crashed through the defences of second seed Hikaru......

Gukesh back in joint-lead at Candidates chess

With six rounds to go, Gukesh and Ian Nepomniachtchi lead the field with 5 points each. They are followed by Hikaru Nakamura and R Pragnanandhaa on 4.5 points. IMAGE: Vidit Gujrathi and D Gukesh......

Candidates Chess: Gukesh loses to Alireza; Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana

IMAGE: India's teen prodigy R Praggnanandhaa played out an easy draw with American Fabiano Caruana in the seventh round of the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto on Thursday. Photograph:......

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa, Vidit score crucial victories; Gukesh stays in joint lead

IMAGE: Vidit Gujrathi picked up a win over Alireza. Photograph: FIDE Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi scored crushing victories, while D Gukesh held on to the joint top spot with a......