Vaishali Rameshbabu Shines in 2024 Biel Chess Festival: Round 3 Recap and Standings

Vaishali Rameshbabu, the Indian chess star, is on a winning streak at the 2024 Biel Chess Festival Challengers, taking the lead and entering the Women’s Top-10 after a brilliant victory over GM Ihor Samunenkov. In the Masters, GM Abhimanyu Mishra holds the sole lead after all games were drawn in the latest round.

Vaishali’s performance has been nothing short of spectacular, with her tactical brilliance shining through in each game. She now leads the Challengers group, overtaking former women’s world champions to break into the top-ten on the 2700chess women’s live rating list.

In the Masters section, Mishra continues to impress, maintaining his lead with a solid draw against defending champion GM Liem Le. With just two classical rounds and one day of blitz remaining, the competition is heating up as players vie for a spot in the final section of the tournament.

The 2024 Biel Chess Festival promises more exciting chess action, with top players battling it out in Rapid, Classical, and Blitz formats. Stay tuned to witness the thrilling conclusion of this prestigious event.