FIDE Grand Swiss: Vaishali back in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa loses

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali surged into a joint lead at the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, after defeating former world champion Mariya Muzychuk. Vaishali's victory puts her alongside Kateryna Lagno with 7.5 points. In the open section, Indian hopes for Candidates Tournament qualification dimmed as Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin drew their respective games and Praggnanandhaa lost.

Sep 15, 2025 - 02:30
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FIDE Grand Swiss: Vaishali back in joint lead; Praggnanandhaa loses
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali surged into a joint lead at the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, after defeating former world champion Mariya Muzychuk. Vaishali's victory puts her alongside Kateryna Lagno with 7.5 points. In the open section, Indian hopes for Candidates Tournament qualification dimmed as Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin drew their respective games and Praggnanandhaa lost.

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