Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Divya Deshmukh Advances to FIDE World Cup Final
Divya Deshmukh, an Indian chess player, played very well and made it to the finals of a big chess tournament called the FIDE Women's World Cup.
She beat a former world champion from China.
This means she's the first person from India to get into a special tournament called the Candidates' tournament, where she can try to become the world champion.
Another Indian player, Koneru Humpy, also played well but drew her game.
Now, Humpy will play another game to see if she can make it to the next round.
Divya Deshmukh, an Indian International Master, advanced to the FIDE Women's World Cup final.
Deshmukh defeated former world champion Zhongyi Tan of China in the semifinals.
Her victory marks the first time an Indian has qualified for the Candidates' tournament.
Koneru Humpy drew with top seed Tingjie Lei, leading to a tie-breaker.
The final berth also secures her entry in the women's Candidates' tournament next year.
- Who
- Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy
- What
- Divya Deshmukh reached the final of the FIDE Women's World Cup and qualified for the Candidates' tournament.
- When
- The events happened on Wednesday.
- Where
- Batumi
- Why
- Divya's win ensures her entry into the women's Candidates' tournament next year.
- Event
- FIDE Women's World Cup
- Winner (Semifinals)
- Divya Deshmukh
- Opponent (Semifinals)
- Zhongyi Tan
- Result (Semifinals)
- 1.5-0.5
- Koneru Humpy's result
- Drew with Tingjie Lei
- Candidates' tournament entry
- Yes, for Divya