New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) High Commission of India in Cyprus has lauded Indian GM Vaishali Rameshbabu for conquering FIDE Women’s Candidates.R Vaishali became the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s Candidates title, after she beat Russia’s Kateryna Lagno in the final round on Wednesday.”A proud moment for #India in Cyprus. Heartiest congratulations to GM R. Vaishali @chessvaishali on her historic victory at the @Fide_Chess Women’s Candidates 2026,” High Commission of India in Cyprus s…
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Cyprus, April 15 (IANS) India’s R Vaishali on Wednesday won the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026, earning her the chance to compete for the World Championship against Ju Wenjun later this year.The 24-year-old secured her win in dramatic style, defeating Kateryna Lagno 8.5/14 in the final round with white pieces.She played calmly and effectively, finishing half a point ahead of the competition. This victory marked an incredible turnaround; she had started the tournament as one of the lowes…
Pegeia (Cyprus), April 14 (IANS) Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov on Tuesday secured the top spot in the 2026 FIDE Candidates tournament with a round to spare, thus qualifying to challenge India’s Gukesh Dommaraju in the World Championship Final Match later this year.In the 13th and penultimate round played at Pegeia in Cyprus, Sindarov drew with Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri to take his tally to 9.5 points, an unbeatable lead over the next-placed opponent. Giri is placed second with 7.5 points, wh…