Georgia: In a historic triumph for Indian chess, Divya Deshmukh has won the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025, defeating compatriot and senior Grandmaster Koneru Humpy in an intense all-Indian final. The 18-year-old clinched the title with a 1.5-0.5 score in the rapid tiebreaks, marking a milestone win in her career.
Divya Deshmukh Beats Humpy in All-Indian Final
The final showdown in Georgia saw two of India’s top women players—Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy—locked in a fierce battle. The classical games ended in draws, pushing the match into rapid tiebreaks.
After the first rapid game ended in a draw, Divya emerged victorious in the second rapid game, playing with the Black pieces, and sealed the World Cup title.
First Indian Woman to Win FIDE Women’s World Cup
With this victory, Divya Deshmukh becomes the first Indian woman to win the prestigious FIDE Women’s World Cup, a feat that cements her status among the world’s top chess players.
She also earns the Grandmaster title, a significant achievement in the global chess circuit, especially at her age.
Before this final, Divya had already qualified for the Women’s Candidates Tournament, the next stage in the race for the Women’s World Chess Championship. This World Cup victory further boosts her global standing and serves as a powerful statement of India’s rising talent in the international chess arena.
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