Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Divya Deshmukh Makes History at FIDE Women's World Cup
Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old chess player from India, did something amazing!
She made it to the final of a big chess competition called the FIDE Women’s World Cup.
She won against a player from China in an exciting match.
This win also means she'll get to play in another important chess tournament.
Everyone was very happy for her, and she was even a little emotional!
This is a big deal for her and for India, as she's the first person from India to reach the final of this competition.
Divya Deshmukh, 19, advanced to the final of the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025.
She defeated China's Tan Zhongyi in the semifinal held in Batumi, Georgia.
Deshmukh secured a 1.5-0.5 victory after a draw in the first game.
The victory earned her a GM norm and a spot in the next Women's Candidates tournament in 2026.
Deshmukh is the first Indian to reach the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup.
- Who
- Divya Deshmukh defeated Tan Zhongyi
- What
- Divya Deshmukh reached the final of the FIDE Women's World Cup.
- When
- July 23, 2025
- Where
- Batumi, Georgia
- Why
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Winner
- Divya Deshmukh
- Age
- 19
- Tournament
- FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025
- Location
- Batumi, Georgia
- Opponent
- Tan Zhongyi
- Result
- 1.5-0.5
- Achievement
- Secured spot in Women's Candidates Tournament 2026