Queen’s Gambit: Vaishali triumphs in Candidates, will vie for world title
Indian chess sees a historic moment as R Vaishali secures a spot in the Women’s World Championship match. She will challenge China’s Ju Wenjun later this year. This achievement, alongside Praggnanandhaa’s potential challenge in the men’s section, marks twin Indian representation at the highest chess boards. Vaishali’s victory as the lowest seed is a significant feat.
