Chess India’s Vaishali Wins Women’s Candidates, Sets Up Title Match With China’s Ju

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 16, 2026 650 Views

Indian Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu has won the 2026 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this milestone. With a decisive final-round victory, she secured her place in history and will now challenge reigning champion Ju Wenjun of China for the world title.