Candidates Chess: Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh save Indian blushes; Praggnanandhaa must act now
Javokhir Sindarov continues his dominant run in the FIDE Candidates Open section, widening his lead. In the Women’s category, Indian players Vaishali Rameshbabu and Divya Deshmukh secured crucial wins, though their victories relied heavily on opponent errors. The Indian challenge in the Open section, led by Praggnanandhaa, lags significantly behind the leader.
