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SportsFriday, 17 April 2026·The Hindu

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.
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