Quick Info
| Profession | Chess Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/06/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Latest News about R Vaishali
15/04/2026
R Vaishali won the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament on April 15, 2026, securing the right to challenge current Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun for the title. This victory marked the most significant achievement of her career, placing her at the centre stage of world chess.
15/09/2025
R Vaishali defended her FIDE Women's Grand Swiss title in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, finishing with 8 points over 11 rounds and winning on tie-breaks against Kateryna Lagno. This win made her the first player, male or female, to win back-to-back FIDE Grand Swiss titles and secured her direct qualification for the 2026 Women's Candidates Tournament.
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| School | Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
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| College/University | M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Rameshbabu (employed at Tamil Nadu State Corporation Bank as a branch manager) |
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| Mother | Nagalakshmi (homemaker) |
| Siblings | R Praggnanandhaa (Chess Grandmaster) |
Career
| Debut | 2016: Woman International Master (WIM) title |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/chessvaishali/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. R. Vaishali is an Indian chess player with the FIDE titles of International Master (IM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM). | |
| 2. She claimed victory in the Under-12 Girls’ World Youth Chess Championship in 2012. | |
| 3. In the same year, she was awarded the World under-12 Champion’s trophy. | |
| 4. Her chess journey began in 2014 when she started practicing with her brother. | |
| 5. In 2015, she secured first place in the Under-14 Girls’ World Youth Chess Championship. | |
| 6. At the age of 12, she defeated Magnus Carlsen in a game of chess. | |
| 7. In 2020, she participated in the Online Olympiad and clinched a gold medal. | |
| 8. In 2022, she competed in the 8th Fischer Memorial and earned her second Grandmaster norm. | |
| 9. She was part of the historic Indian women’s team that won a bronze medal at an Olympiad in 2022. | |
| 10. Additionally, she is associated with the Westbridge Anand Chess Academy. | |
| 11. She became India's 84th Grandmaster and the first female Grandmaster from Tamil Nadu in 2024. | |
| 12. Vaishali Rameshbabu is the first player, male or female, to win back-to-back FIDE Grand Swiss titles. | |
| 13. She became the third Indian to qualify for the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates tournament. |