Candidates | Viswanathan Anand on Vaishali: ‘She was always in better control of her nerves than rest of the field’
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Vaishali Rameshbabu won the Women's Candidates tournament in Cyprus, becoming the second Indian woman to qualify for the World Championship. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, who mentored her through his chess academy, praised her composure, tactical abilities, and determination. Despite being the lowest-rated player, Vaishali gained 26 ELO points while others lost rating.
Key Entities
Vaishali RameshbabuViswanathan AnandWomen's Candidates tournamentCyprusKoneru HumpyWestbridge Anand Chess Academy