Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Divya Deshmukh Advances to FIDE Women's World Cup Final
Divya Deshmukh, an Indian chess player, made history by reaching the final of the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup.
She beat a former world champion, Zhongyi Tan.
This victory not only got her into the final but also qualified her for the women's Candidates' tournament, a big step towards becoming a world champion.
In the other semifinal, Koneru Humpy and Tingjie Lei drew their game, setting up a tie-breaker.
Divya Deshmukh, an International Master, reached the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup final.
Deshmukh defeated former world champion Zhongyi Tan in the semifinals.
She secured her spot in the women's Candidates' tournament.
Divya is the first Indian to reach the Candidates' tournament.
Koneru Humpy drew against top seed Tingjie Lei in the other semifinal.
- Who
- Divya Deshmukh and Zhongyi Tan
- What
- Divya Deshmukh advanced to the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup final.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Batumi, Georgia
- Why
- To compete for the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup title and qualify for the Candidates' tournament.
- Event
- FIDE Women's World Chess Cup
- Winner
- Divya Deshmukh (Qualified for Final)
- Opponent Defeated
- Zhongyi Tan
- Tournament Stage
- Semifinals
- Location
- Batumi, Georgia