Triumph amid war: Ukraine’s success at the European Team Championship – an interview with Alexander Beliavsky and Adrian Mikhalchishin

At the European Team Championship 2025, Ukraine’s men won gold and the women won silver — an exceptional achievement under difficult circumstances. In an in-depth interview, team captain Alexander Beliavsky and coach Adrian Mikhalchishin reflect on the role of team spirit, emerging talent, and resilience in one of the most remarkable successes in Ukrainian chess history. | The photos in the text come from the Ukrainian team