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Historic! India's Vaishali wins Women's Candidates, sets up World C'ship match

R Vaishali created history by winning the 2026 Womens Candidates, earning the right to challenge Chinas reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the Womens World Chess Championship crown. She beat Kateryna Lagno in the final round after Divya Deshmukh held Bibisara Assaubayeva to a draw. Vaishali now faces reigning champion Ju Wenjun and is guaranteed 28,000 plus additional bonuses.

15 Apr 2026 9:57 pm