R Vaishali Seals Historic FIDE Candidates Title; Sets Up World Title Clash
Last Updated:April 15, 2026, 10:53 PM IST Vaishali wins the Women’s Candidates, becoming only the second Indian to challenge for the world title — setting up a blockbuster clash with Ju Wenjun. Vaishali R will now challenge defending champion Ju Wenjun for the women’s world title (X/FIDE) India’s golden run in chess might just be…