Vaishali, who secured a total of 8.5 points, is following the footsteps of Koneru Humpy. The triumph also highlights the rise of women's chess in India. Playing with the white pieces, she delivered a dominating performance to register a crucial victory and finish at the top of the standings

Sindarov, who remained unbeaten throughout tournament, sealed the Candidates title in dominant fashion by reaching 9.5 points by the end of Round 13, finishing with a game to spare