Grandmaster R Vaishali to return for Norway Chess Women 2025
An Arjuna Awardee, Vaishali also played a key role in India’s Olympiad team victory in Budapest.
Published : Nov 26, 2024 16:09 IST - 1 MIN READ
India’s R. Vaishali, currently ranked world No. 16 with a live rating of 2475 (November 2024), is set to compete in the Norway Chess Women 2025 tournament. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B
India’s R. Vaishali, currently ranked world No. 16 with a live rating of 2475 (November 2024), is set to compete in the Norway Chess Women 2025 tournament. Known for her aggressive and dynamic playing style, Vaishali will aim for a top-three finish in the prestigious event.
Vaishali’s impressive achievements include winning the 2023 FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss, earning her a spot in the 2024 Women’s Candidates Tournament, and becoming India’s third Woman Grandmaster.
An Arjuna Awardee, she also played a key role in India’s Olympiad team victory in Budapest.
Tournament founder Kjell Madland praised her return, highlighting her bold strategies and resilience as assets that elevate the competition.