Historic! India’s R Vaishali wins Women’s Candidates, sets up World C’ship match against China’s Ju Wenjun | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] R Vaishali (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: History was created on the Mediterranean shores as Vaishali Rameshbabu clinched the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament on Wednesday, earning the right to challenge China’s reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship crown later this year.Going into the final round, Vaishali’s fate wasn’t entirely […]
‘Bad move’: Cyprus chess chief hits back at Koneru Humpy after Candidates pull-out | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Koneru Humpy and Criton Tornaritis NEW DELHI: Top Indian Grandmaster (GM) Koneru Humpy has pulled out of the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, saying she doesn’t feel safe travelling for the event. Her decision has sparked criticism, especially from the Cyprus Chess Federation.Humpy explained her stance clearly as she wrote on X, “After […]