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Divya Deshmukh Lose on Tough Day for India at Norway Chess 2026
India's challenge at the 2026 Norway Chess tournament encountered a difficult hurdle on Sunday as three of its leading contenders, World Champion…
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Divya Deshmukh Beats Zhu Jiner in 84 Moves to Lead Norway Chess Women 2026
Indian chess continues to make waves on the global stage, and this time it is 20-year-old Divya Deshmukh who has grabbed the…
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“It Has Been My Dream”: Rameshbabu Vaishali Wins Candidates 2026, Eyes World Title
Indian chess has found a new trailblazer as R. Vaishali delivered a landmark performance to win the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026…
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FIDE Women’s Candidates Winners: From Elisabeth Bykova in 1952 to Rameshbabu Vaishali in 2026
History was scripted on the chessboard as India celebrated a landmark moment in its sporting journey. Rameshbabu Vaishali delivered a performance of…
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Indian GM Vaishali Rameshbabu Claims Women’s Candidates 2026 Title in Cyprus
The final round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament ended in a major milestone for India. Grandmaster Rameshbabu Vaishali is now the…
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Rameshbabu Vaishali Holds Nerve to Stay Joint Leader Ahead of Final Round in FIDE Candidates 2026
As the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates tournament heads into its final stage, so do the chess stars. The Round of 14, the…
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Vaishali Rameshbabu Beats Aleksandra Goryachkina to Lead Women’s FIDE Candidates by One Point
India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu continues her dominant run in the Round 11 at the ongoing 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament. On Saturday, April 11,…
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Vaishali Rameshbabu Takes Sole Lead at FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026
GM Rameshbabu Vaishali continues her good strong showcase at the ongoing FIDE Women's Candidates 2026 in Cyprus. On Thursday, April 9, in…
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R Vaishali Outplays Divya Deshmukh in All-Indian Clash at FIDE Candidates 2026
The Round of 9 match of the FIDE Candidates 2026 ended in disappointment for Indian GM Divya Deshmukh. The 20-year-old was beaten…
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Divya Deshmukh Beats Muzychuk from Losing Position to Join Five-Way FIDE Lead
Divya Deshmukh is making strides in the FIDE Candidates 2026. After ending up in a series of draws she finally opened her…