Candidates 2024: Vaishali secures hat-trick of wins by stunning Anna in Round 12; Humpy draws with Goryachkina as Lucky Tan moves closer to title

R. Vaishali’s Remarkable Comeback Shines in FIDE Women’s Candidates 2024

In a stunning turn of events, R. Vaishali has captured the attention of the chess world with her incredible recovery in the FIDE Women’s Candidates 2024 tournament. After facing four consecutive losses, Vaishali staged a remarkable comeback by securing a hat-trick of victories in Toronto, including a crucial win against World No. 8 Anna Muzychuk.

Vaishali’s resurgence comes at a crucial juncture in the tournament, with the title race heating up between Chinese contenders Tan Zhongyi and Lei Tingjie. While Tan and Lei are vying for the top spot, Vaishali’s performance has been nothing short of inspiring as she continues to display her mental strength on the big stage.

In her latest match against Anna, Vaishali showcased her solid gameplay with the black pieces, thwarting Anna’s aggressive tactics and steadily improving her position throughout the game. Despite Anna’s attempts to push for a win, Vaishali remained unfazed and eventually emerged victorious after 57 moves, forcing Anna to resign.

Meanwhile, in other matches, K. Humpy held top seed Aleksandra Goryachkina to a draw, dashing the hopes of Russian fans. Tan Zhongyi narrowly escaped defeat against Nurgyul Salimova, while Lei Tingjie settled for a draw against Kateryna Lagno.

As the tournament heads into its final rounds, all eyes will be on Vaishali as she continues to defy the odds and make her mark in the world of chess. With her strong character and unwavering determination, Vaishali’s journey in the FIDE Women’s Candidates 2024 is a testament to the power of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.