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R Vaishali wins FIDE Women's Candidates, to face Ju Wenjun for World Championship title

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R Vaishali Wins FIDE Women's Candidates, To Face Ju Wenjun For World Championship Title

By IANS News April 15, 2026 • 23:18 PM View: 186

Chennai Grand Masters: India's R Vaishali on Wednesday won the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026, earning her the chance to compete for the World Championship against Ju Wenjun later this year.

The 24-year-old secured her win in dramatic style, defeating Kateryna Lagno 8.5/14 in the final round with white pieces.

She played calmly and effectively, finishing half a point ahead of the competition. This victory marked an incredible turnaround; she had started the tournament as one of the lowest-rated players.

TAGS FIDE Women Ju Wenjun World Championship Candidates Tournament Kateryna Lagno Fellow Indian Divya Deshmukh Bibisara Assaubayeva Since Assaubayeva Chennai Grand Masters Grand Swiss Tan Zhongyi

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