Divya Deshmukh Makes History, Reaches World Cup Final

Divya Deshmukh, an Indian chess player, made history by reaching the finals of the FIDE Women's World Cup.

This also means she's guaranteed a spot in the 2026 Candidates tournament.

In the semi-final, she played against a Chinese player named Tan Zhongyi and won.

The first game ended in a draw, but Divya won the second, making her the winner of the semi-final.

Another Indian player, Koneru Humpy, is also in the semi-finals, which means the final could be an all-Indian match.

This is a big achievement for Indian chess!