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Indian Grandmaster R. Vaishali won her second straight Women’s Grand Swiss title, securing a place in the Candidates Tournament after drawing the final round against former world champion Tan Zhongyi. She scored six wins, one loss and four draws, edging Kateryna Lagno on tie-breaks, though Lagno also qualified after her draw with Ulviyya Fataliyeva. The victory went viral as Vaishali invited her mother on stage, took the trophy from her, and celebrated emotionally with her mother and brother R. Praggnanandhaa.
*This news was published by the India Today on September 16, 2025.*
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