Archive · 23 Jul 2025
19-Year-Old Divya Deshmukh Defeats Former World Champion
Imagine a young chess player, Divya, playing against a former world champion, Tan.
The game was long and tough, with both players making mistakes.
At first, Tan seemed to have the upper hand, but then made a mistake.
Divya almost lost her advantage too, but eventually, Tan made another mistake.
This gave Divya the opportunity to win the game.
It was a very exciting and emotional match!
Divya Deshmukh, 19, defeated former women's world champion Tan Zhongyi at the FIDE Women's World Cup.
The match lasted five hours and 101 moves.
Tan Zhongyi had an advantage at one stage but made an error.
Divya Deshmukh also made an error, giving Tan a chance.
An error by Tan led to Divya's victory.
- Who
- Divya Deshmukh and Tan Zhongyi.
- What
- Divya Deshmukh won against Tan Zhongyi in a chess match.
- When
- The match took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- The FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi.
- Why
- The match was part of the FIDE Women's World Cup.
- Winner
- Divya Deshmukh
- Loser
- Tan Zhongyi
- Event
- FIDE Women's World Cup
- Match Duration
- 5 hours
- Moves
- 101
- Age of Winner
- 19