Archive · 19 Jul 2025
Four Indian Women Reach Chess World Cup Quarterfinals
Four Indian women made history in the FIDE World Women's Chess Cup by reaching the quarterfinals.
Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, Harika Dronavalli, and R. Vaishali all won their matches.
Divya's win against a higher-ranked player was a surprise.
This is the first time India has had four players in the quarterfinals, setting the stage for a potential victory in the competition.
Four Indian chess players advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Women's Chess Cup.
Koneru Humpy defeated Alexandra Kosteniuk to advance.
Divya Deshmukh upset second seed Jiner Zhu.
Harika Dronavalli and R. Vaishali also won their matches.
This marks the first time four Indian players have reached the quarterfinals.
- Who
- Koneru Humpy, Alexandra Kosteniuk, Divya Deshmukh, Jiner Zhu, Harika Dronavalli, Kateryna Lagno, R. Vaishali, Meruert Kamalidenova, Song Yuxin, Tan Zhongyi, Nana Dzagnidze.
- What
- Koneru Humpy, D Harika, R Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Women's Chess Cup.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- Not specified in the article.
- Why
- To advance in the FIDE Women's World Cup.
- Tournament
- FIDE World Women's Chess Cup
- Indian Players Advancing
- Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli, R. Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh
- Humpy's Opponent
- Alexandra Kosteniuk
- Deshmukh's Opponent
- Jiner Zhu
Sources
Divya Deshmukh defeats Zhu Jiner, qualifies for FIDE Women’s World Cup quarterfinals
Divya Deshmukh defeats Zhu Jiner, qualifies for FIDE Women’s World Cup quarterfinals
FIDE Women’s World Cup: Harika, Divya, Humpy, Vaishali through to quarters
FIDE Women’s World Cup: Harika, Divya, Humpy, Vaishali through to quarters
Watch: IM Divya Deshmukh's epic reaction after upsetting Chinese GM Zhu Jiner in the pre-quarterfinals of the FIDE Women's World Cup
