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Divya Deshmukh beats Koneru Humpy to win 2025 FIDE Women's Chess World Cup
Divya Deshmukh is the new women's chess World Cup winner, after she beat Koneru Humpy in the tie-breaks in the final on Monday evening to win the crown. In the process, Divya also became India's 88th Grandmaster -- just the fourth Indian woman to achieve that title.
Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh, Women's Chess World Cup Final Highlights: Divya Deshmukh crowned champion, becomes India's 88th GM
In a stunning victory, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh clinched the FIDE Women’s World Cup title, defeating India no. 1 Koneru Humpy in rapid tiebreaks in Batumi, Georgia. The 15th seed's remarkable performance saw her overcome formidable opponents. This triumph not only crowns her World Cup Champion but also secures her final Grandmaster norm.
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Divya Deshmukh, at 19, has won the World Cup chess title. She is the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. She is returning to Nagpur for a grand welcome. Divya won $50,000. She will participate in ...
Divya Deshmukh made history on Monday by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 and becoming India’s 88th Grandmaster. She ...
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