US EditionVaishali wins Grand Swiss, qualifies for the Candidates tournament
- R. Vaishali retained the Grand Swiss title at the FIDE Grand Swiss, showcasing her skills and winning again at 24 years old.
- Her victory in Samarkand secured her a spot in the Candidates tournament for the World Championship.
- With her achievement, Vaishali ensured that at least three female Candidates will represent India.
- Vaishali's success adds to the growing recognition of Indian chess, particularly for women's contributions.
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Pop NewsR Vaishali wins FIDE Grand Swiss title, calls her mom on stage to receive trophy: ‘Most proud mother of the country’
In a heartwarming moment, Vaishali celebrated her victory by calling her mother onto the stage and receiving the winner’s trophy from her hands.
Vaishali Rameshbabu Becomes India’s Third Player To Qualify for Women’s Candidates 2026 After Winning FIDE Grand Swiss 2025
Vaishali's qualification to the Women's Candidates tournaments comes after Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy made it to the event Earlier in July, Divya had created history as she became the first Indian to win the Women's World Cup 2025, beating Humpy with a score of 2.5-1.5 in the tie-breaks in Batumi. Vaishali Rameshbabu Becomes India’s Third Player To Qualify for Women’s Candidates 2026 After Winning FIDE Grand Swiss 2025.
R Vaishali wins Women's Grand Swiss for 2nd consecutive time, qualifies for Candidates
Grand Swiss 2025: R Vaishali of India scripted history by becoming the first player to defend her title in the prestigious tournament. With her win, the Chennai Grandmaster also secured her place in the Candidates next year.
Chess: India’s Vaishali triumphs in Grand Swiss; 3 Indians in Women’s Candidates - Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali won the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss for the second time in a row and made it to the women’s Candidates tournament after a hard-fought draw against former world champion Zhongyi Tan of China in the 11th and final round in Uzbekistan on Monday, September 15. Indian chess grandmaster R Vaishali. Photo courtesy: Michal Walusza via /FIDE_chess Russian Kateryna Lagno played out a draw fairly quickly with Ulviyya Fataliyeva o…
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