Queen’s Gambit: Vaishali triumphs in Candidates, will vie for world title | Chess News

Vaishali Rameshbabu (Photo: FIDE) There will be twin Indian representation at the highest boards of chess this time. On Wednesday, R Vaishali, lowest-ranked seed in the women’s Candidates tournament in Cyprus, earned the right to challenge China’s Ju Wenjun for the world title later this year. The 24-year-old, with Praggnanandhaa, the other half of Chennai’s…

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CSK knock BCCI’s door, lodge complaint against RCB for ‘Dosa idli’ song at Chinnaswamy | Cricket News

CSK lodge complaint against RCB over ‘Dosa, idli’ song (Image: Screengrab/X) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have formally lodged a complaint with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) over alleged misconduct during their IPL 2026 clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5.The complaint highlights multiple concerns,…

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‘End of an Era’: Viktor Axelsen retires at 32, Lakshya Sen pays emotional tribute | Badminton News

Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The badminton world was left stunned on Wednesday as Denmark’s two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at the age of 32, citing persistent back problems that have made it impossible to “compete and train at the highest level.” The decision brings down the curtain on one…

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‘Javokhir Sindarov got a bit lucky’: Germany’s No. 1 Vincent Keymer on ‘critical moment’ in Candidates 2026 win | Exclusive | Chess News

Vincent Keymer and Javokhir Sindarov (Photo by Freestyle Chess and Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: The chess world has a new apex predator, and his name is Javokhir Sindarov.In a breathtaking display of tactical aggression, the 20-year-old Uzbek Grandmaster (GM) clinched the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 on Tuesday, securing his right to challenge India’s D Gukesh…

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Historic! India’s R Vaishali wins Women’s Candidates, sets up World C’ship match against China’s Ju Wenjun | Chess News

R Vaishali (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: History was created on the Mediterranean shores as Vaishali Rameshbabu clinched the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament on Wednesday, earning the right to challenge China’s reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship crown later this year.Going into the final round, Vaishali’s fate wasn’t entirely in…

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