In a significant match during the Women's Candidates Tournament 2024, Indian chess player Vaishali Rameshbabu (2475) secured a victory against Bulgarian opponent Nurgyul Salimova (2432). The game, notable for its opposite-side castling and a strategic knight sacrifice by Vaishali in Petrov's Defence, showcased her remarkable comeback following a loss in the previous round. This win marks Vaishali's first in the tournament, highlighting her resilience and tactical prowess.
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FIDE Women's #Candidates2024 R3: @ChessVaishali bounces back against Nurgyul https://t.co/cR3ma0rbxM
Vaishali Rameshbabu scores her first win at the Women's Candidates Tournament 2024! After a tough loss in Round 2, Vaishali bounced back strongly with a win against Nurgyul Salimova in the 3rd round. In a game with Opposite-side castling, Nurgyul just made a serious mistake… https://t.co/MZyp5gjEIl
🚨BREAKING: 🇮🇳 Vaishali Rameshbabu secured her first win against 🇧🇬 Nurgyul Salimova at the FIDE Women's Candidates! The flashy knight sacrifice gave her a big boost in the opening and @chessvaishali capitalized on her opponent's mistake and clinched the game. https://t.co/iEUOVA6RZS
Vaishali bounces back with a win, over Salimova! https://t.co/mK3i9Tp2d4 #FIDECandidates https://t.co/8VB8ZL2KgC
🇮🇳 Vaishali Rameshbabu (2475) stages a remarkable comeback after yesterday's loss, defeating 🇧🇬 Nurgyul Salimova (2432) in a thrilling opposite-side castling game in the Petrov's Defence. #FIDECandidates 📷 Michal Walusza https://t.co/WhsR9mXQAg
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