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Vaishali wins the Grand Swiss, qualifies for Women Candidates 2026

By Sergio

Posted on September 15, 2025

Vaishali Rameshbabu has clinched a historic victory at the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2025, securing her qualification for the Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026.

This is a second consecutive title for Vaishali and she will be one of the eight contenders to have a shot at a World Championship match.

More: Candidates Chess 2026 / Women Candidates 2026

A second consecutive title in the #GrandSwiss for Vaishali 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 🏆🏆🏆

The young talent clinches the title and qualifies for the Women Candidates 2026https://t.co/i3kXp1qrKe
— Chessdom (@chessdom) September 15, 2025

🇮🇳 Vaishali Rameshbabu is the Winner of the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2025! 🏆

❗️She claims this title for the second consecutive time and secures her spot in the Women’s Candidates 2026!#FIDEGrandSwiss pic.twitter.com/RojzkmTaPf
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) September 15, 2025

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