Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Divya Deshmukh Wins Women's World Cup
Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old chess player from India, won the Women's World Cup!
She beat Koneru Humpy in the final, making it an all-Indian victory.
This means the title came to India, which Divya was very happy about.
She also got a special title called a Grandmaster during the tournament.
The Sports Minister celebrated her win, showing support for Indian sports and encouraging young players.
Divya Deshmukh won the Women's World Cup.
The final was an all-Indian match between Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy.
Divya is the youngest chess player to win the Women's World Cup.
She secured her first GM norm during the event.
The Sports Minister felicitated Deshmukh.
- Who
- Divya Deshmukh.
- What
- Divya Deshmukh won the Women's World Cup.
- When
- Earlier this week.
- Where
- Batumi, Georgia.
- Why
- Because she won the FIDE Women’s World Cup.
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- Winner
- Divya Deshmukh
- Event
- Women's World Cup
- Location
- Batumi, Georgia
- Finalists
- Divya Deshmukh vs. Koneru Humpy
- GM Norm
- Achieved during the event
Sources
‘I never thought I was in any danger’: GM Divya Deshmukh on why she did not feel any pressure playing Koneru Humpy in World Cup final
I was trying to focus on my performance, not thinking about anything else: GM Divya
'He always wanted me to become a GM, and this is for him': Divya Deshmukh pays emotional tribute to first coach after historic feat
'I had nothing to lose...' Divya on final vs Humpy
Am an aggressive player, I don’t think much about pressure: Chess wold champ Divya Deshmukh
How Divya Deshmukh’s World Cup win could reshape India’s sports endorsement playbook
'Maybe It Was Destiny...': Divya Deshmukh Opens Up On Dual Achievement Following Batumi Success
Divya Deshmukh reveals her team of Seconds for Women’s World Cup; dedicates GM title to late coach Rahul Joshi
Another high for Divya Deshmukh, breaks into top-15 in rankings after FIDE World Cup win
Sensational Divya breaks into top-15 of FIDE rankings