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2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup: Divya Deshmukh crowned champion


Mangalore Today News Network

Georgia, July 28, 2025: Divya Deshmukh beat compatriot Koneru Humpy in tie-breaker to clinch the FIDE Women’s World Cup in the final held at Batumi in Georgia.

In the process, the 19-year-old became India’s fourth female Grandmaster after Humpy, R Vaishali, and Harika Dronavalli.


Women chess


The victory for the Nagpur player came after the two classical games played on Saturday and Sunday ended in draws.

In the time-controlled tie-breaker on Monday, Divya, playing with white, was again held to a draw.



But in the reverse game, where she had black pieces, she managed to overcome the two-time world rapid champion 2.5-1.5.

Divya is the 88th player overall to become a chess Grandmaster.


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