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Divya vs Humpy in Chess World Cup final; Satwik-Chirag in China Open semifinals: Indian Sports LIVE, July 26
Chess: Divya Deshmukh up against Koneru Humpy in FIDE Women's World Cup final. The World University Games continue in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. Badminton: Satwik-Chirag reached China Open Super 1000 semifinals, Unnati Hooda lost out to world no. 4 Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinal.
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Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh, FIDE Women’s World Cup Final: Preview, Schedule, Format, Live Streaming info
Here’s all you need to know about the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 final between India’s Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh.
Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh: All you need to know about Chess World Cup final
Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh are set to face each other in the all-India final at the Chess World Cup final, starting Saturday, July 26. While Humpy beat Tingjie Lei in the semis, Deshmukh got the better of Zhongyi Tan.
Divya Deshmukh can win the FIDE Women’s World Cup and become a Grandmaster: Here’s why it’s significant
Among the hierarchy of chess titles that include International Master (IM), FIDE Master (FM), Candidate Master (CM), and their female-specific counterparts (WGM, WIM, WFM, WCM), the Grandmaster title stands as the most prestigious and challenging to obtain.
Chess: Humpy V Deshmukh, Historic All-India World Cup Final | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
India is guaranteed its first-ever FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup Champion, and it’s going to be an all-Indian final. Veteran legend Koneru Humpy takes on teenage sensation Divya Deshmukh in a battle that represents more than just a trophy;
2024: thought of leaving chess; 2025: fighting in a World Cup final — Humpy's comeback tale
CHENNAI: SOMETIME in 2024, Koneru Humpy thought of leaving chess. It wasn't an epiphany or anything but that thought was there, swirling in her head. On the board, results had refused to come and she had lost ranking points.
Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh, Women’s World Cup final: Now, it is ‘Her Story’ for Indian chess
The FIDE Women’s World Cup final, starting on Saturday, however, is an all-Indian affair. Koneru Humpy, the World No. 5, takes on Divya Deshmukh, No. 18.
From Asian Cup qualification to Chess World Cup, how 2025 has been a dream year for women’s sport in India
From India qualifying for the Women’s Asian Cup on merit for the first time ever in football to an all-Indian final at the Women’s Chess World Cup and a historic double on English soil in cricket, it has been quite the roller-coaster ride so far this year.
Divya first Indian to make Women's Chess World Cup final; Sindhu, Sat-Chi start China Open with wins: Indian Sports, July 23
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Women’s chess world cup to have an Indian winner
In a first for Indian chess, the FIDE Women’s World Cup will have a winner from the country with Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh set to fight it out in the grand finale here on Saturday. It’s the first in the event’s history that two Indians are facing each other in the final.
Divya Deshmukh Vs Koneru Humpy, Live Streaming: When, Where To Watch FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 Final
Divya Deshmukh will clash with Koneru Humpy in the final of the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025. Here are the preview, live streaming and other details of the chess match

Koneru Humpy VS Divya Deshmukh: When And Where To Watch Historic All-Indian FIDE Women's World Cup Final?

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Chess: Eyes on the crown

Indian players Humpy and Deshmukh face off in the historic FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup final, showcasing contrasting styles ...

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: India To Host Biennial Event In October-November, City To Be Named Later

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