Indian chess star Vaishali Rameshbabu has won the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2025 for the second consecutive time. She drew her final game against former Women’s World Champion Tan Zhongyi on Monday, making history as the first player to win the event twice. Her victory also secures her a spot in the Women’s Candidates Tournament, joining fellow Indians Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh.

 

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PM Modi Congratulates Vaishali Rameshbabu

Vaishali’s outstanding triumph at the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2025 is being celebrated nationwide. PM Modi congratulated her on X, saying: “Outstanding accomplishment. Congrats to Vaishali Rameshbabu. Her passion and dedication are exemplary. Best wishes for her future endeavours.” Her win has brought national pride and inspired young chess players across India.

Outstanding accomplishment. Congrats to Vaishali Rameshbabu. Her passion and dedication are exemplary. Best wishes for her future endeavours. @chessvaishali https://t.co/0AgnNjRV93

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 16, 2025

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