Vaishali

Vaishali's Grand Swiss Triumph: Chennai Debacle Fueled Candidate Qualification in Unlikely Twist

03:15 17/09/2025

Grandmaster R Vaishali secured her spot in the Women’s Candidates tournament 2026 by winning the Women’s Grand Swiss in Samarkand, a remarkable comeback after a disastrous performance in Chennai. Her brother, GM Praggnanandhaa, and her family played a crucial role in convincing her to participate, before fate intervened.

R Vaishali Secures Spot in Candidates 2026 After Grand Swiss Victory OR Vaishali Clinches Grand Swiss Title, Earns Candidates Tournament Berth OR R Vaishali Makes History, Qualifies for Candidates After FIDE Grand Swiss Win

12:15 15/09/2025

R Vaishali defended her FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss title in 2025, securing a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. She finished with 8 points after drawing against Tan Zhongyi. Vaishali joins Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh as the third Indian woman to qualify for the Candidates, marking a significant achievement for Indian women's chess.