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    Milestone Achievement! India’s R Vaishali triumphs in Women’s Candidates, secures World Championship match with China’s Ju Wenjun | Chess News

    Milestone Achievement! India’s R Vaishali triumphs in Women’s Candidates, secures World Championship match with China’s Ju Wenjun | Chess News

    Historic Win: R Vaishali Secures Women’s Candidates Championship Vaishali Rameshbabu Makes History In a remarkable achievement on the Mediterranean shores, R Vaishali clinched the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament. This victory paves the way for her challenging China’s reigning champion, Ju Wenjun, for the prestigious Women’s World Chess Championship later this year. Photo by Michal Walusza…

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    Three Contenders, One Title: Can India’s Vaishali Claim Victory in the Women’s Candidates at the Last Minute? | Chess News

    Three Contenders, One Title: Can India’s Vaishali Claim Victory in the Women’s Candidates at the Last Minute? | Chess News

    Women’s Candidates Championship: The Final Countdown R-L: India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu, Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva, and China’s Zhu Jiner (Photos by Michal Walusza) The Stakes Are High As we approach the decisive day in Cyprus, the Women’s Candidates crown is up for grabs. On Wednesday, the fate of the championship will unfold, determining who will challenge China’s…

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    Candidates Tournament: How Vaishali Overcame China’s Stronghold in Round 12 | Chess News

    Candidates Tournament: How Vaishali Overcame China’s Stronghold in Round 12 | Chess News

    Vaishali Rameshbabu Faces Setback in Candidates Tournament Introduction to the Candidates Tournament NEW DELHI: The round-robin format of the Candidates Tournament is known for its unpredictability, and India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu experienced a shocking twist on Sunday evening at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Cyprus. Just one day prior, she was celebrating a…

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    Candidates Chess: Vaishali Secures Second Straight Victory Over Former World Champion Tan | Chess News

    Candidates Chess: Vaishali Secures Second Straight Victory Over Former World Champion Tan | Chess News

    FIDE Candidates 2026: Round 7 Highlights Javokhir Sindarov’s Dominance in the Open Section In the ongoing FIDE Candidates 2026, global chess enthusiasts widely predict that Javokhir Sindarov is the frontrunner for victory. His impressive performance, marked by a 6/7 score, has made him a formidable opponent, suggesting that the title may soon be his. Chaos…

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    Candidates Chess: R Praggnanandhaa misses key opportunity for victory | Chess Update

    Candidates Chess: R Praggnanandhaa misses key opportunity for victory | Chess Update

    R Praggnanandhaa’s Missed Opportunity at the Candidates Tournament Overview of the Tournament NEW DELHI: R Praggnanandhaa, India’s sole representative in the Open section of the Candidates Tournament, had a prime chance to secure his second win. Unfortunately, he settled for a draw against Andrey Esipenko at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, marking his…

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