R Vaishali Defeats Goryachkina in Round 11, Takes Sole Lead With Seven Points at Women’s Candidates
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Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali defeated Russia’s Aleksandra Goryachkina in Round 11 of the 2026 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Paphos, Cyprus, on Saturday, taking the sole lead with seven points from 11 games. The crucial win came after Vaishali capitalised on a blunder that left Goryachkina’s rook trapped in the centre of the board, eventually forcing the Russian to concede.
With only three rounds remaining, Vaishali now leads the standings by a full point over closest challengers Ann
With only three rounds remaining, Vaishali now leads the standings by a full point over closest challengers Ann
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