Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Koneru Humpy to Face Divya Deshmukh in World Cup Final
Koneru Humpy, a chess champion from India, won a tough match to make it to the final of the Women's World Cup.
She'll now play against another Indian player, Divya Deshmukh, for the title.
This sets up a contest between experienced Humpy and young Deshmukh.
The winner will be crowned champion.
Also, both players will compete in the Candidates Tournament, a special competition to decide who can challenge the current women's world champion.
Humpy won a difficult match, especially in the blitz rounds, with her strategic gameplay.
Koneru Humpy defeated Lei Tingjie to reach the FIDE Women's World Cup final.
The final will be an all-Indian match between Humpy and Divya Deshmukh.
Humpy, 38, is facing 19-year-old Deshmukh in a clash of generations.
Humpy's victory ensures two Indian women will participate in the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament.
Humpy won after a challenging semi-final match that included tiebreaks and blitz games.
- Who
- Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh
- What
- Koneru Humpy advanced to the FIDE Women's World Cup final.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Batumi, Georgia
- Why
- To compete for the FIDE Women's World Cup title and to qualify for the Candidates Tournament.
- Final Matchup
- Koneru Humpy vs. Divya Deshmukh
- Humpy's Age
- 38
- Deshmukh's Age
- 19
- Tournament Location
- Batumi, Georgia
- Significance
- Two Indian women in Candidates Tournament