FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025

Batumi (Georgia), July 28 — Divya Deshmukh scripted history on Monday by becoming the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025. She triumphed over compatriot Koneru Humpy with a 2.5-1.5 victory in the tie-breaks held in Batumi, Georgia.This monumental win not only earned Divya the coveted World Cup crown but also secured her final Grandmaster (GM) norm, making her India’s 88th Grandmaster and only the fourth Indian woman to achieve the GM title. The other three are Koneru Humpy, R. Vaishali, and Harika Dronavalli.The final clash saw both Indian stars tied 1-1 after two classical games, pushing…