Tan Zhongyi Archives - Female In Sports

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

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

Women Chess News

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…

April 9, 2026

Women Chess News

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…

April 7, 2026

Women Chess News

Koneru Humpy Withdraws from FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 Over Cyprus Safety Concerns

Koneru Humpy has decided to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026. The Indian Grandmaster took the decision citing safety concerns…

March 24, 2026

Women Chess News

Humpy Koneru May Skip Women’s Candidates 2026 Over West Asia Safety Concerns

Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is considering opting out of the upcoming Women’s Candidates 2026. The…

March 18, 2026