Historic Triumph: Vaishali Rameshbabu Becomes First Indian Woman to Win FIDE Women’s Candidates Title
Indian GM Vaishali Rameshbabu made history in Cyprus by winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 title. Defeating Kateryna Lagno in the final round, she became the first Indian woman to achieve this feat and will now challenge China’s Ju Wenjun for the World Title.

