FIDE Women's Candidates 2026 Archives - Female In Sports

FIDE Women's Candidates Winners: From Elisabeth Bykova in 1952 to Rameshbabu Vaishali in 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…

April 16, 2026

Rameshbabu Vaishali Holds Nerve to Stay Joint Leader Ahead of Final Round in FIDE Candidates 2026

Women Chess News

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…

April 16, 2026

Vaishali Rameshbabu Takes Sole Lead at FIDE Women's Candidates 2026

Women Chess News

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…

April 11, 2026

Divya Deshmukh Draws Third Straight Game at FIDE Women's Candidates 2026

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Divya Deshmukh Draws Third Straight Game at FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026

On Tuesday, March 31, India ends day three with another major draw in the women’s event. 20-year-old grandmaster Divya Deshmukh finished her…

April 2, 2026

Vaishali Survives Brilliant Swindle as Divya Misses Win in All-Indian FIDE Candidates Clash

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Vaishali Survives Brilliant Swindle as Divya Misses Win in All-Indian FIDE Candidates Clash

On Monday, March 30, the second round of the ongoing FIDE Women's Candidates 2026 in Cyprus, the All-India match between two women…

April 1, 2026