| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 |
| Winner | R. Vaishali (India) |
| Venue | Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Organizer | International Chess Federation (FIDE) |
| Final Opponent | Kateryna Lagno (Russia) |
| Vaishali's Score | 8.5 points out of 14 rounds (won by 0.5 points) |
| Earned Right | To challenge Ju Wenjun (China) for the Women's World Chess Championship 2026 |
| Historic Achievement | First Indian woman to win the Women's Candidates Tournament |
| FIDE Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland |
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