Eight-year-old Tamizh Amudhan from Tamil Nadu pulled off an extraordinary upset in an online blitz tournament, beating World No. 7 grandmaster Vincent Keymer. The moment was lit by a flickering candle after heavy rain caused a power cut in Thiruthangal. Still composed, the Class 3 student stayed focused, turning darkness into a chess highlight.
In Round 12 of the FIDE Candidates 2026, India’s Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh suffered defeats, shaking up the standings. Vaishali’s loss was especially costly, ending her sole leadership and dropping her into a joint top position. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa managed a hard-fought draw, keeping his campaign alive as the tournament tightens.
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