Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45pm on 15 Apr 2026,Wednesday Sports
R Vaishali created history by winning the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve the feat. The 24-year-old secured the title with a composed final-round victory, completing a strong campaign that peaked at the right moment. Her triumph earns her a place in the Women’s World Chess Championship match later this year, where she will face reigning champion Ju Wenjun. The highly anticipated clash, featuring a €300,000 prize fund, is expected to draw global attention as Vaishali aims to challenge one of the most dominant players in modern women’s chess. (PC: X)
