Lieutenant-General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior Russian military officer, has been killed in a suspected car bomb explosion in Moscow. The attack raises major security questions and fears of escalating covert warfare. Read the full report.
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed by a car bomb in Moscow. Russian investigators are probing potential Ukrainian intelligence involvement. Read the latest details.
A senior Russian general was assassinated by a bomb planted under his car in Moscow. Investigators suggest Ukrainian intelligence involvement. Read the latest on this escalating conflict.
A senior Russian military official, Lt-Gen Fanil Sarvarov, is in a serious condition after a suspected car bomb explosion in Moscow. Read the latest on this alleged assassination attempt.
Downing Street signals Britain will share risks with European allies to unlock a multi-billion pound loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. A crucial EU summit decides.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged three years and seven months, makes chess history as the youngest player to secure an official FIDE rating. Discover his incredible journey and India's chess dominance.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged three, has made chess history as the youngest player to receive an official FIDE rating. Discover how he broke the record and his grandmaster ambitions.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over claims she was the 1993 British girls' under-14 chess champion. The real winner, composer Emily Howard, remains silent as experts dispute the credentials.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over her claim to be a former British junior chess champion, as a finance professor disputes the title. The row emerges amid tensions with the OBR over Budget forecasts.
Tennis legend Andy Murray made a surprise appearance at the London Chess Classic, revealing his son beats him at chess. Discover how the event unfolded.
Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov makes chess history as youngest World Cup winner at 19. Discover how he triumphed as London Chess Classic begins.
The 2025 Broadway revival of 'Chess' struggles with a messy narrative, wasting the potential of its iconic Abba score. Read our full review of the Imperial Theatre production.
ABBA icons Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus reunited at the Broadway revival of their musical Chess. Discover the story behind this Cold War-era show's triumphant return.
Explore the mysterious death of Grigori Rasputin, the 'mad monk' whose assassination foreshadowed the fall of the Russian royal family. Uncover the full story now.
The FIDE Chess World Cup delivered stunning upsets as Russian star Andrey Esipenko and top Americans crashed out, while England's Michael Adams secured a remarkable comeback victory in a 10-game marathon.
The FIDE World Cup erupts in chaos as Russian star Andrey Esipenko and American top seeds are eliminated, while England's Michael Adams triumphs in a breathtaking 10-game marathon.
Discover how a new wave of youth chess clubs in London and Birmingham is creating vibrant communities, boosting mental skills, and attracting diverse young players away from screens.
Exclusive: A prominent Russian military blogger known for criticising Moscow's war strategy has been found dead in his Nizhny Novgorod apartment under mysterious circumstances, raising questions about Kremlin silencing tactics.
World number one Magnus Carlsen triumphs in spectacular fashion at the Champions Showdown in St. Louis, cementing his legendary status with a dominant performance against elite competitors.
Disturbing evidence emerges of systematic torture techniques employed by Russian officers against Ukrainian civilians, with victims subjected to medieval-style brutality and psychological torment.
Shocking new report reveals systematic abuse within Russian military ranks, with commanders allegedly torturing and killing reluctant troops in brutal campaign to enforce discipline.
Distressing emergency call reveals frantic moments as friends discovered chess champion Daniel Naroditsky unconscious. The dramatic audio captures their desperate attempts to save the grandmaster's life.
In an explosive interview, chess streamer Daniel Naroditsky reveals his torment after being falsely accused of cheating, a scandal that took a devastating turn with his accuser's sudden death at 29. The full story of online bullying, mental health struggl
Maria Putina, Vladimir Putin's goddaughter, has reportedly abandoned Moscow for Spain, joining a growing exodus of Russians seeking freedom from the Kremlin's tightening grip.
Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik calls for FIDE ethics investigation into what he describes as systematic bullying of streamer Daniel Naroditsky, raising concerns about chess's online culture.
Exclusive investigation reveals how anti-Kremlin Russian militias are striking deep into Russian territory, exposing Moscow's military vulnerabilities amid the Ukraine conflict.
American chess star Daniel Naroditsky becomes latest victim of disturbing online death rumours after public disagreement with former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, prompting widespread concern in chess community.
Two Russian nationals linked to Wagner Group have been sentenced to life imprisonment for plotting terrorist attacks on UK soil in a major national security case.
Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik faces potential ban after bitter online dispute with American streamer Daniel Naroditsky escalates into formal petition, rocking the chess community.
Traditional board games are undergoing a digital transformation with randomised elements creating fresh challenges and levelling the playing field for gamers of all skill levels.