Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Divya Deshmukh Makes History at Women’s Chess World Cup
Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old from India, has made history by becoming the first person from her country to reach the final of the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup!
She beat a very strong player, Tan Zhongyi, who used to be the world champion.
Deshmukh played very well, especially with the white pieces.
This win also means she earned a special title called a Grandmaster norm.
Another Indian player, Koneru Humpy, is also doing well but has to play a tie-break to see if she will also go to the final.
Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian to reach the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup final.
Deshmukh defeated former world champion Tan Zhongyi in the semi-final.
She earned her first Grandmaster norm during the tournament.
Deshmukh is the youngest Indian woman to reach the final of the tournament.
Koneru Humpy will compete in a tie-break to determine the other finalist.
- Who
- Divya Deshmukh.
- What
- Divya Deshmukh reached the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup final.
- When
- July 23rd (Semi-final).
- Where
- FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup.
- Why
- To compete for the FIDE Women's World Cup title.
- Winner
- Divya Deshmukh
- Opponent
- Tan Zhongyi
- Age
- 19
- Achievement
- First Indian to reach the final
- Tournament
- FIDE Women’s World Cup