Vaishali finds the right streak at Candidates, with help from a psychologist and a different strategy
Indian Express·1h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Vaishali Rameshbabu holds sole lead at the Women's Candidates tournament after Round 10 with six points. The 24-year-old Indian grandmaster has worked with a psychologist to manage mental pressure. She drew with Anna Muzychuk Thursday while Zhu Jiner lost to Bibisara Assaubayeva. Vaishali remains unbeaten in her last five games. She previously comeback from last place at the 2024 Candidates by winning five consecutive games.
Key Entities
Vaishali RameshbabuWomen's Candidates tournamentAnna MuzychukZhu JinerBibisara AssaubayevaPraggnanandhaaCyprus