R Vaishali Creates History, Wins Women’s Candidates 2026; Qualifies For World Championship Match

R Vaishali wins Candidates, sets up world title clash against champion R Vaishali made history by winning the Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026, earning the right to challenge reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the World Chess Championship. The Indian star’s consistent performance throughout the tournament secured her place in the final showdown, marking a major milestone for Indian chess. Keywords like R Vaishali Candidates winner, Women’s World Chess Championship 2026, Vaishali vs Ju Wenjun, and India chess history are trending globally.