R Vaishali wins FIDE Women’s Candidates, to face Ju Wenjun for World Championship title
New Delhi: India’s R Vaishali on Wednesday won the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026, earning the chance to compete for the World Championship against Ju Wenjun later this year. The 24-year-old secured her victory in dramatic style, finishing with 8.5/14 after defeating Kateryna Lagno in the final round with the white pieces. She played calmly […]


