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Chess World Cup: Wei vs Sindarov final heads into tie-break after Game 2 ends in draw, Esipenko qualifies for Candidates

Wei Yi and Javokhir Sindarov needed just 24 minutes – and the minimum 30 moves -- as Game 2 of their final ended in a draw.

Wei and Sindarov agree for a quick draw in second classical game

Esipenko, who beat Yakubboev, qualified for the Candidates from the Chess World Cup in Goa. Tie-break? Bring it on. That has ...

Made up your mind yet, Rachel? Reeves puts finishing touches to tax hikes in chaotic Budget - but 'will freeze fuel duty' in bid to show she cares about cost of living

Chancellor Rachel Reeves posed for the traditional eve-of-package photos in her study with a chess set visible on the desk.

Russia’s Andrey Esipenko defeats Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakubboev to book Candidates spot

I'm extremely happy; this is probably the best moment in my chess career, but I am so exhausted,” Andrey Esipenko said after ...

Andrey Esipenko Interview: How Arsenal-Tottenham game, Novak Djokovic helped Russian win Candidates spot & overcome heartbreak against Wei Yi

After defeating Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Yakubboev in the third-place playoff of FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, Esipenko confirmed ...