SportsFriday, 17 April 2026·FIDE
R. Vaishali Wins FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament
Chennai's Grandmaster R. Vaishali won the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament in Cyprus with 8.5/14 points, earning the right to challenge for the Women's World Championship.
Key highlights
- Vaishali (from Chennai, Tamil Nadu) scored 8.5/14 in Cyprus.
- Earns the right to challenge the reigning Women's World Champion.
- She is the sister of GM R. Praggnanandhaa.