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Indian chess Grandmaster R Vaishali aims for consistent performances and a spot in the Candidates Tournament this year. After becoming India’s third female Grandmaster, she played a pivotal role in India’s Chess Olympiad win and clinched bronze at the World Blitz Championship. Vaishali seeks to build on her experiences and improve her rankings in future tournaments.