Vaishali Rameshbabu Wins Candidates Tournament Despite Lowest Rating
Indian chess grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu has achieved a historic victory at the Cyprus Candidates Tournament, securing her place as the challenger for the World Championship. Despite entering the competition as the lowest-rated player among the eight competitors with an ELO of 2496, Vaishali demonstrated exceptional resilience and tactical skill. She finished with 8.5 points, comprising five wins, seven draws, and two losses, gaining 26 rating points in the process. Her performance was notably close to that of Javokhir Sindarov, who gained 30 points. Vaishali's only defeats came against Chinese grandmaster Zhu Jiner. A critical moment in her campaign involved finding a winning idea with less than a minute remaining on the clock. Legendary chess player Judit Polgar praised Vaishali's persistence and fighting spirit. This victory marks a significant milestone for Indian chess, as Vaishali aims to cross the 2600 ELO threshold, challenging the dominance of top-ranked Chinese players in the women's circuit.
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Vaishali Rameshbabu Wins Candidates Tournament Despite Lowest Rating
Indian chess grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu has achieved a historic victory at the Cyprus Candidates Tournament, securing her place as the challenger for the World Championship. Despite entering the competition as the lowest-rated player among the eight competitors with an ELO of 2496, Vaishali demonstrated exceptional resilience and tactical skill. She finished with 8.5 points, comprising five wins, seven draws, and two losses, gaining 26 rating points in the process. Her performance was notably close to that of Javokhir Sindarov, who gained 30 points. Vaishali's only defeats came against Chinese grandmaster Zhu Jiner. A critical moment in her campaign involved finding a winning idea with less than a minute remaining on the clock. Legendary chess player Judit Polgar praised Vaishali's persistence and fighting spirit. This victory marks a significant milestone for Indian chess, as Vaishali aims to cross the 2600 ELO threshold, challenging the dominance of top-ranked Chinese players in the women's circuit.
The Indian Express