Vaishali Rameshbabu Clinches Historic Bronze at 2024 World Blitz Championship, Viswanathan Anand Congratulates

Vaishali Rameshbabu Makes History with Bronze at World Blitz Championship, Viswanathan Anand Congratulates Rising Star

Indian chess prodigy Vaishali Rameshbabu made her mark at the 2024 World Blitz Championship in New York, finishing third in the Women’s section and clinching a historic bronze medal. The 23-year-old rising star’s stellar performance in the knockouts caught the attention of former world champion Viswanathan Anand, who praised her determination and skill.

“Congratulations to Vaishali for taking Bronze. Her qualification was truly a power packed performance. Our Waca Chess mentee has done us proud. We are so happy to be supporting her and her chess. What a way to wrap up 2024! In 2021 we thought we would get stronger chess players but here we have it a World Champion and a Bronze medallist!” Anand wrote on social media.

The Women’s championship was ultimately won by China’s Ju Wenjun, who defeated compatriot Lei Tingjie in a thrilling final. Wenjun’s victory reaffirmed her dominance in women’s chess, showcasing her tactical brilliance and resilience.

In the Open section, the title was shared between Norway’s Magnus Carlsen and Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi after a tie in the final. The decision to share the title sparked discussions about the fairness of the format, with Carlsen describing it as a practical resolution after a long day of intense competition.

Overall, the 2024 World Blitz Championship was a showcase of talent and determination, with Vaishali’s bronze medal adding to India’s growing presence in the world of chess. Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their impressive performances.