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R Vaishali Makes History, Wins Candidates; Becomes First Indian Woman To Reach World Championship Match

R Vaishali wins Women’s Candidates 2026 with 8.5/14, Becoming first Indian Woman to reach World Championship Match; will face Ju Wenjun later this Year.

BY SPARSH SHARMA

16 APRIL 2026

Chess Rival's Viral Selfie With Magnus Carlsen Led To A Controversial Phone Confiscation, Here Is Why

Carlsen smiled for a pre-game selfie at the Grenke Chess Festival, then got his opponent's phone confiscated under FIDE rules. Second time this has happened at the same event.

BY SPARSH SHARMA

06 APRIL 2026