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Vaishali on Verge of Historic Chess Crown
15 Apr
Summary
- Vaishali could become first Indian woman to win tournament.
- A win or opponent's draw/loss secures Vaishali the title.
- Final round tiebreakers are possible if both players win.
The FIDE Candidates 2026 chess tournament is heading for a dramatic conclusion as R Vaishali is poised to potentially make history. In the final round of the women's section, Vaishali faces Kateryna Lagno. Victory in this match, coupled with a draw or loss for her closest competitor, Bibisara Assaubayeva, would crown Vaishali the champion, making her the first Indian woman to achieve this feat.
Should both Vaishali and Assaubayeva win their respective final round encounters, the tournament will be decided by a playoff tiebreaker. This potential tiebreaker is scheduled for Thursday, adding an extra layer of suspense to the final day of competition. The pairings for the women's section also include Anna Muzychuk versus Zhu Jiner and Aleksandra Goryachkina against Tan Zhongyi.
