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After two tough years of declining ratings, 24-year-old Indian chess player R Vaishali just won the Women's Candidates Tournament and will challenge for the World Championship. Her secret weapon? An almost superhuman ability to sit still and calculate complex positions for hours until she finds the answer.
R Vaishali just became the first Indian woman in 15 years to earn a shot at the World Chess Championship, and she couldn't have done it without her "village" of grandmasters, family, and a 19-year-old bringing laughs to the pressure. From legendary mentor Viswanathan Anand to a cheerful younger friend who kept things light, her support team proves that even solo sports need teamwork.
R. Vaishali just became the first Indian woman to win the prestigious Women's Candidates tournament in chess, earning her a shot at the world championship. The 24-year-old's stunning victory continues an incredible winning streak for Indian women in chess.
Indian chess player R Vaishali, the lowest-rated player in the field, defied all expectations to win the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Her victory sets up a potential world championship match and reignites India's chess momentum.
Indian chess grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu fought back from last place to earn a world championship match, crediting yoga and mental health support for her stunning turnaround. After her worst tournament finish last year, the 24-year-old transformed her game through meditation and sports psychology.
After dropping to last place midway through the tournament, 24-year-old Indian chess grandmaster R Vaishali climbed to the top to win the Women's Candidates Championship. She'll now compete for the World Championship crown, becoming only the second Indian woman ever to reach this milestone.
R Vaishali has won the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates tournament after nearly quitting chess last year, earning her a match against China's Ju Wenjun for the world title. The 24-year-old Indian chess player came from behind to clinch victory in a nail-biting final round.
India's R. Vaishali heads into the final round of the Women's Candidates tournament tied for first place after a dramatic comeback. A win on Wednesday could earn her a shot at the world championship title.
When the 2001 Bhuj earthquake destroyed her city, 21-year-old Vaishali Joshi discovered what truly matters in life. Twenty-five years later, she's teaching the next generation those same lessons through literature and compassion.