India’s Divya Deshmukh beat compatriot Koneru Humpy in tiebreaks to claim the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup title on Monday, in Batumi, Georgia.

After two quiet draws in the classical games, pressure mounted on Harika Dronavalli in the rapid tiebreaks. Divya Deshmukh struck first with a strong win, then sealed the match as Harika overpressed i

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Divya Deshmukh's World Cup win continues the depth that India's Chess possess in the globe, right from the Open category, Junior tournaments and now in the Women's category

It must be a giddy feeling to be associated with Indian chess right now, as Divya Deshmukh joins the list of title holders

Divya Deshmukh creates history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy and earning the Grandmaster title in the process.

Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old, has won the 2025 FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup. She defeated Koneru Humpy in the final held in Batumi, Georgia. This victory makes her the fourth Indian woman Grandmaster.

Batumi, Georgia witnessed history as 19-year-old Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh sealed a monumental victory. With a simple handshake, emotions overflowed—tears of joy streamed down faces, marking a moment etched forever in the annals of Indian sports.

According to the FIDE website, the total prize fund accumulated for this year's Women's World Cup was $691,250. Here is how much Divya Deshmukh will receive as her award.