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Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh, Women's Chess World Cup Final Highlights: Divya Deshmukh crowned champion, becomes India's 88th GM
In a stunning victory, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh clinched the FIDE Women’s World Cup title, defeating India no. 1 Koneru Humpy in rapid tiebreaks in Batumi, Georgia. The 15th seed's remarkable performance saw her overcome formidable opponents. This triumph not only crowns her World Cup Champion but also secures her final Grandmaster norm.
India’s Divya Deshmukh,19, Becomes World Chess Champion
BAKU – The 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh stunned the chess world by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, becoming the first Indian woman to claim the prestigious title. In the all-Indian final, Divya defeated legendary compatriot Koneru Humpy 1.5–0.5 in the rapid tie-breaks on July 28 to script a fairytale ending in Baku.
Divya Deshmukh, initially an underdog, triumphed at the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup, achieving three major milestones. She ...
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Nagpur's Divya Deshmukh, 19, has become India's 88th Grandmaster after winning the Women's World Cup in Batumi. She bypassed the traditional norm-and-rating route, achieving the title directly due to ...
India Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay has lavished praise on teenager Divya Deshmukh, 19, who outclassed her highly experienced opponent and compatriot Koneru Humpy, 38, via tie-breaker to clinch the FIDE ...
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