Divya Deshmukh Becomes First Indian Woman to Win Chess World Cup, Defeats Koneru Humpy:

Divya Deshmukh Becomes First Indian Woman to Win Chess World Cup, Defeats Koneru Humpy:

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: July 30 2025

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Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh defeated veteran Koneru Humpy in tie-breaks (1.5-0.5) to become the first Indian woman to win the Women's World Cup 2025. Their classical match ended in a draw, but Divya capitalized on Humpy’s errors in rapid rounds. With this victory, Divya also earned the title of India’s 88th Grandmaster, making the win a double milestone.

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