Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Indian Chess Player Divya Deshmukh Makes History
Divya Deshmukh, a chess player from India, made history by reaching the final of the FIDE Women's World Cup, which means she's one of the top chess players in the world!
She beat a former world champion to get there and will also compete in a tournament to determine who can challenge for the world champion title.
Another Indian player, Koneru Humpy, is also doing well but needs to win a tie-break game to join Divya in the final.
This shows how good Indian chess players are.
Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian chess player to reach the FIDE Women's World Cup Final.
She defeated former Women's World Champion Tan Zhongyi in the semifinals.
Deshmukh's victory also secured her a spot in the Women's Candidates Chess Tournament in 2026.
Koneru Humpy is in a tie-break after a draw with Lei Tingjie in the other semifinal.
The winner of the Humpy vs. Tingjie tie-break will face Deshmukh in the final.
- Who
- Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy
- What
- Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian chess player to reach the FIDE Women's World Cup Final.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- FIDE Women's World Cup
- Why
- Deshmukh's victory secured a spot in the Women's Candidates Chess Tournament.
- Player
- Divya Deshmukh
- Event
- FIDE Women’s World Cup
- Result
- Reached the final
- Opponent (Semifinal)
- Tan Zhongyi
- Prize Money
- $691,250
- Candidates Tournament Qualification
- Yes