

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.

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