Candidates: How R Vaishali crushed Divya Deshmukh in 31 moves to join lead
Indian chess sensation R Vaishali secured a commanding victory over compatriot Divya Deshmukh at the Women's Candidates, seizing a co-lead. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa faced another draw, struggling to convert his advantage against Wei Yi. In the Open section, Javokhir Sindarov leads the pack with 7/9 points. The tournament continues with crucial pairings in both sections.
