I watched the 2013 match from behind a glass wall... glad I have made it inside: Vaishali
The Hindu·3h ago·Positivity
What Happened
R. Vaishali, seeded eighth, won the Women's Chess Candidates tournament in Cyprus, becoming the first Indian to achieve this in 74 years. The 24-year-old from Chennai will compete against Ju Wenjun for the World Championship title later in 2026.
Key Entities
R. VaishaliWomen's Chess CandidatesCyprusIndiaWorld ChampionshipJu WenjunChennai