Updated On: 01 January, 2025 02:02 PM IST | New York | PTI
Vaishali defeated China`s Zhu Jiner 2.5-1.5 in the quarter-finals before losing to another Chinese opponent Ju Wenjun 0.5-2.5 in the semi-final. In an event completely dominated by the Chinese, Ju Wenjun went on to snare the world title defeating compatriot Lei Tingjie 3.5-2.5

R Vaishali (Pic: File Pic)
India`s R Vaishali clinched a bronze in the women`s section of the World Blitz Championship, capping another strong performance by the country`s chess players after stalwart Koneru Humpy`s title-winning show in the rapid event here.
Vaishali defeated China`s Zhu Jiner 2.5-1.5 in the quarter-finals before losing to another Chinese opponent Ju Wenjun 0.5-2.5 in the semi-final.