Divya Deshmukh Wins FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025; Beats Koneru Humpy in Tie-Breaker of Final to Win Title and Becomes India's 88th Grandmaster
The first two days of classical chess saw both games end in a draw and it has to go to the tie-breaker, which is the rapid and blitz round. In the second rapid game, Divya finally broke through and secured her victory.
After three days of grueling battle of nerves in the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025 final, Divya Deshmukh prevails in the tie-breaker and beats Koneru Humpy to win the title. Divya, who was an International master before the competition, also became the 88th Grandmaster of India. The first two days of classical chess saw both games end in a draw and it has to go to the tie-breaker, which is the rapid and blitz round. In the second rapid game, Divya finally broke through and secured her victory. Who Is Divya Deshmukh? Here's All About India's 88th Grandmaster Who Won FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025 at the Age of 19.
Divya Deshmukh Wins FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025
🚨BREAKING: 🇮🇳 Divya Deshmukh becomes India's 88th Grandmaster and conquers the FIDE Women's World Cup – a double crown for the rising queen of Indian chess! ♟️👑 📸 @FIDE_chess pic.twitter.com/m6EEfBSDCG
— Chess.com - India (@chesscom_in) July 28, 2025
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