R Vaishali sets sights on consistency and Candidates qualification
Indian chess Grandmaster R Vaishali has set her sights on two key objectives this year -- to deliver a series of consistent performances and secure a coveted spot in the prestigious Candidates Tournament. Overall, last year was a great learning experience for me.” The Chennai-based player recently finished ninth in the Challenger section of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. Going forward, I want to focus on showing more consistent performance.” During the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, a clip surfaced showing Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev refusing to shake hands with Vaishali due to religious reasons, which quickly went viral, drawing comments from figures like chess legend Susan Polgar. It didn’t affect me in any way.” Vaishali is excited to return to the Norway Chess Women tournament scheduled to be held from May 26 to June 6.
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