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R Vaishali to Compete at Inaugural WR Women’s Chess Tour Tokyo 2026
Indian Grandmaster R. Vaishali is set to headline a landmark moment for women’s chess as she joins an elite field for 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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Vaishali Beats Tan Zhongyi in Round 7 to Reach Second at FIDE Candidates 2026
India continues to shine in the women’s singles chess event at the ongoing FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Indian grandmaster R. Vaishali and…
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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…
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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…
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Divya and Vaishali Open FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 With Draws in Paphos Cyprus
Round one of the FIDE Candidates 2026, saw some highs and a decent start from the Indian chess stars. Grandmasters Divya Deshmukh,…
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Koneru Humpy Misses Playoff on Tie-Breaks as Aleksandra Goryachkina Wins Maiden World Rapid Title
Defending champion Koneru Humpy had a bittersweet ending to her campaign in the women’s section at the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Rapid…