IM Divya Deshmukh of India wins FIDE Women's World Cup 2025!

IM Divya Deshmukh of India wins FIDE Women's World Cup!  

A promising chess player is pleased with the victory on the global platform. IM Divya, who is 19 yrs old achieved it with finesse by overcoming seasoned players and four Grand Masters in the last 4 rounds on her way to the finals.

The finale between GM Humpy Koneru and IM Divya Deshmukh, both from India ended in tie-break matches, with Divya winning the Women's World Cup and earning the GrandMaster Title with a spot at the Candidates.

GM Humpy, a skilled player achieved second place with a spot in the Candidates as well, had outstanding performance at this event following a long chess break. 

GM Humpy choice to disrupt the pawn center in the endgame ruined her opportunity to secure a draw and allowing IM Divya to win the tiebreak match.

Both players should be satisfied with their performance to secure the final spot after numerous knockout rounds and tie-breaks during the last 23 days.  

The 3rd place is secured by GM Tan Zhongyi of China after defeating GM Lei Tingjie.

The format for the Women's World Cup includes knockout rounds and tie-breaks if each round ends without decisive results. While the top players enter the team in Round 2, this format is lengthy with only one game per day during the Rounds and tiebreak games of the Round on a separate day.

The World Women's event included 107 players from 46 different federations around the world including New Zealand player CM Isabelle Ning who had early exit after a draw and loss in the first Round against GM Gunina Valentina.

The World Women's event is held every 2 years providing numerous opportunities for aspirants to compete on the global stage and endure the lengthy competition.

The upcoming Open World Cup event in India presents a unique opportunity to witness young talent competing for a place in the World Championship Candidates.

Best wishes to all involved in the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia.