With R Praggnanandhaa no longer in the race, attention has now turned to his sister R Vaishali at the Women’s Candidates tournament.
Vaishali is currently in first place as the only leader going into Round 11. She has scored six points so far, putting her in a strong position to win the tournament. The next round will begin on Saturday, April 11, 2026, after a rest day.
In Round 11, Vaishali will face Aleksandra Goryachkina. This is an important match for her, as a win or even a good result could help her stay ahead of the competition.
If Vaishali wins the tournament, she will get a chance to play against the current world champion Ju Wenjun later this year.
All eyes are now on Vaishali as she aims to continue her strong performance and move closer to winning the title.