‘Inspiring to see how you handled critical moments’: Praggnanandhaa hails Vaishali’s Candidates triumph

April 16, 2026 1:09 PM

‘Inspiring to see how you handled critical moments’: Praggnanandhaa hails Vaishali’s Candidates triumph

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa congratulated his sister Rameshbabu Vaishali on winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, saying he was proud to see the results of her hard work. Vaishali etched her name in the history books by becoming the first Indian to win the Women’s Candidates title after defeating Russia’s Kateryna Lagno in the final round on Wednesday. Praggnanandhaa, who was present along with his mother to support his sister in the final stages, shared a video of the family cel...

Uzbek Sindarov wins Candidates tournament, sets up world title match with Gukesh

April 15, 2026 2:34 PM

Uzbek Sindarov wins Candidates tournament, sets up world title match with Gukesh

Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov clinched victory in the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare on Tuesday, drawing with Dutchman Anish Giri to set up a World Championship match against India's Gukesh Dommaraju. The 20-year-old stormed through the event in Cyprus, winning six of his 13 games and losing none in a dominant performance never seen at the Candidates. Sindarov moved to 9.5 points, two clear of second-placed Giri on 7.5, after the Dutchman failed to convert a winning position...