Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Indian Chess Player Divya Deshmukh Reaches World Cup Final
Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old chess player, has made it to the finals of a big chess competition called the FIDE Women's World Cup.
She beat a very good player from China in the semi-finals.
People are very happy for her, including a famous business person named Anand Mahindra, who posted about it on social media.
The World Cup is important because it helps players qualify for a chance to compete for the world chess championship.
The winner of the qualifying event will get to play against the current world champion, who is also from China.
Divya Deshmukh, 19, reached the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 final.
She defeated former World Champion Tan Zhongyi in the semifinal.
Anand Mahindra praised Deshmukh's achievement on X.
The FIDE Women's World Cup offers qualification spots for the Candidates Tournament.
The winner of the Candidates will challenge the reigning World Champion, Ju Wenjun.
- Who
- Divya Deshmukh, Anand Mahindra, Tan Zhongyi
- What
- Divya Deshmukh reached the FIDE Women's World Cup final.
- When
- The semifinal was held on July 23.
- Where
- FIDE Women's World Cup
- Why
- To compete for a spot in the Candidates Tournament and ultimately the World Championship.
Public Perception
Governmental Support
Support for Athletes
Public Perception
Athletes are often underappreciated until they win.
Governmental Support
N/A
- Player
- Divya Deshmukh
- Age
- 19
- Tournament
- FIDE Women's World Cup
- Semifinal Opponent
- Tan Zhongyi
- Mahindra's Reaction
- Praised Deshmukh on X
- Significance
- Qualifies for Candidates Tournament