Vaishali Enters Top 10 With Third Consecutive Win
Indian GM Vaishali R. has secured her third consecutive victory at the 57th Biel Chess Festival GMT Challengers 2024, against Bjerre (2653), Donchenko (2633), and Samunenkov (2535). Vaishali is now the sole leader with a 3006 performance, and a spot at the Women’s Top.10 live rankings.
Indian chess sensation Vaishali R. has secured her third consecutive victory, emerging as the sole leader at the 57th Biel Chess Festival GMT Challengers 2024. Her latest win against Ihor Samunenkov of Ukraine highlights her exceptional form. Although Samunenkov had a chance to gain a winning position, he missed it, and Vaishali capitalized swiftly. With a score of 17/26, she now leads the tournament, 2.5 points ahead of Salem Saleh from the UAE, who stands at 15.5/26.
Unstoppable Vaishali
GM Vaishali Rameshbabu’s winning streak has catapulted her into the Women’s Top 10 rankings. Her victories against formidable opponents—Bjerre (2653), Donchenko (2633), and Samunenkov (2535)—with an average rating of 2607, underscore her growing dominance. Reflecting on her third win, Vaishali said, “After the opening, it was clear I had good compensation for the pawn, but I was not playing for a win at all. I was fine with a draw.”
Vaishali Rameshbabu scores yet another win at the Biel Chess Festival GMT Challengers! She defeated Young Ukranian GM Ihor Samuenkov with the Black pieces, creating an attack on the White King in the major piece ending.
Vaishali is now Women's World no.10 – she has a live rating… pic.twitter.com/8Gqic3M9oR— ChessBase India (@ChessbaseIndia) July 18, 2024
Impressive Performance
Vaishali’s recent successes have not only brought her joy but also significant points. She has earned 12/12 points for classical chess in Biel and gained 19.8 rating points from defeating higher-rated opponents. Her estimated performance rating for these three wins is a staggering 3006, indicating a 75% probability of winning against players with an average Elo rating of 2607, according to game theory specialist Dr. Mehmet Ismail.
🇮🇳 Vaishali enters the World Women Top10 after her three consecutive wins (against 2653, 2633, 2535 players) at #BielChess Masters. Her sibling Praggnanandhaa is also in the World Top10, but in the Open section.https://t.co/trrwKsuhy9
📸 @bielchessfestival.ch pic.twitter.com/z07FNc6lPR— 2700chess (@2700chess) July 18, 2024
Rising Star
Vaishali’s triumphs have propelled her past two former women’s world champions, securing her a spot in the top 10 on the 2700chess women’s live rating list. Summing up her experience, Vaishali shared, “I’m very happy. I’m also especially enjoying the games—there are some very fun lines I’m calculating!”
As Vaishali continues to shine on the global stage, her achievements inspire and elevate the profile of Indian chess. Stay tuned for more updates from the Biel Chess Festival and witness the rise of a future champion.
