Queen’s Strategy: Vaishali wins the candidate competition and will compete for the world championship
Vaishali Rameshbabu (Photo: FIDE) This time the top chess board will be represented by twins India. R Vaishali, the lowest seed at the Women’s Candidates Championship in Cyprus, on Wednesday won the right to challenge China’s Ju Wenjun for…
How much money did R Vaishali earn after the woman candidate won?
Vasily vs Zhukiner (Photo: Niki Riga/FIDE) New Delhi: R Vaishali not only created history by winning the Women’s Candidates Championship 2026 with 8.5/14 runs, but was also handsomely rewarded financially for her outstanding performance. Complete…
‘Bad move’: Cyprus chess president hits back at Hampi after candidate withdraws
Koneru Humpy and Criton Tornaritis New Delhi: India’s top grandmaster (GM) Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the 2026 Women’s Candidates Championship in Cyprus, saying she felt it was not safe to participate in the event. Her decision sparked…