Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh returned to a grand reception in Nagpur after becoming the first Indian to win the Women’s Chess World Cup in Georgia. The 19-year-old defeated Koneru Humpy in a dramatic tie-breaker, sealing her place in chess history—and in the upcoming Candidates tournament.
For the first time ever, the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup final will be contested between two Indian players — the seasoned grandmaster Koneru Humpy and 18-year-old sensation Divya Deshmukh. This remarkable achievement marks a golden chapter in India’s chess history.
Making history at just 18, Divya Deshmukh has become the first Indian woman to enter the final of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup. In a stunning semi-final win over former World Champion Mariya Muzychuk, Divya displayed fearless tactical play and earned her place among the global elite.
