India achieved significant success in the Grand Swiss chess tournament on November 5, with Vidit Gujrathi winning the open championship and R. Vaishali claiming the women’s title. Both players earned spots in the Candidates tournament, a crucial step toward the World Chess Championship. Despite being seeded lower, Gujrathi and Vaishali outperformed expectations. Gujrathi secured victory in the final round, while Vaishali clinched the women’s title with a draw. Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali’s brother, had already qualified for the Candidates tournament, doubling the joy for their family. The winners of the Candidates tournament will compete for the World Chess Championship titles against Ding Liren and Ju Wenjun, respectively.