3Photo© indianexpress.comChess: Vidit Gujrathi, R Vaishali win FIDE Grand Swiss 2023 to qualify for Candidates 2024
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Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and International Master R Vaishali on Sunday won the open and women’s titles respectively at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2023 to qualify for their respective Candidates 2024 events.
Going into the 11th and final round, Gujrathi was tied in first place with GMs Hikaru Nakamura and Andrey Esipenko at 7.5 points.
Even as Gujrathi beat GM Alexandr Predke, GM Nakamura was held by GM Arjun Erigaisi while Esipenko lost to GM Anish Giri. The results saw Gujrathi finish with 8.5 points while Nakamura and Esipenko finished with eight and 7.5 points respectively.
“ Even before the game, I was in a celebratory mood! I am happy to see that she (Vaishali) finally is where she belongs… I am happy to see that the results are finally coming!
R Praggnanandhaa,
Vidit Gujrathi, Vaishali R claim titles at FIDE Grand Swiss chess…