FIDE Women’s World Cup Final, Game 2: Humpy and Divya set for thrilling tiebreaks
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FIDE Women’s World Cup Final, Game 2: Humpy and Divya set for thrilling tiebreaks

The second game of the Women’s World Cup final ended in a draw. Humpy Koneru tried to complicate the game with a pawn sacrifice. Divya Deshmukh defended calmly and the game finished peacefully after 34 moves. Divya shared after the game, “It should have been an easy draw,…

FIDE Women’s World Cup Final Game 1: Humpy Holds, Divya Shines
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FIDE Women’s World Cup Final Game 1: Humpy Holds, Divya Shines

The FIDE Women’s World Cup final started with a thrilling game. Divya Deshmukh came very close to winning in under 25 moves. But Humpy Koneru defended bravely and managed to secure a draw. The second game of the final will be played tomorrow. Humpy will have the white…

FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 6: Humpy wins thrilling tiebreak
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FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 6: Humpy wins thrilling tiebreak

Indian chess continues to make history! After tomorrow’s rest day, Humpy Koneru will face Divya Deshmukh in the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup. In 2024, India has taken the chess world by storm. First, India won gold in both the Open and Women’s sections at the…

Divya Deshmukh Makes History at the FIDE Women’s World Cup
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Divya Deshmukh Makes History at the FIDE Women’s World Cup

The FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 6 Game 2 brought a moment to remember. India’s rising chess star, IM Divya Deshmukh, stunned everyone by beating former Women’s World Champion, GM Tan Zhongyi of China. This win sent the 19-year-old from Nagpur to the final of the prestigious tournament….

FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 6 Game 1: Two Solid Draws in the Semi-Finals
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FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 6 Game 1: Two Solid Draws in the Semi-Finals

The FIDE Women’s World Cup semi-finals began with two tense games. Both matches ended in draws, leaving everything to be decided in the second games. It’s now an exciting battle between China and India in Batumi, Georgia. Lei Tingjie vs Humpy Koneru: Strategic Fight Ends in a Draw…

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Divya Deshmukh shocks Harika Dronavalli to enter Women’s World Cup semifinals

The semi-finals are set! Lei Tingjie vs Humpy Koneru and Tan Zhongyi vs Divya Deshmukh. Divya Deshmukh, the young International Master from Nagpur, made headlines in Batumi. She stunned GM Harika Dronavalli with a brilliant 2-0 win in rapid tiebreaks. This victory sent her to the semifinals of…

FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 5 Game 2: Lei, Tan, and Humpy reach the semifinals!
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FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 5 Game 2: Lei, Tan, and Humpy reach the semifinals!

Round 5 of Game 2, all four quarterfinal matches were tense and hard-fought. Two games ended with wins, and two were drawn. By the end of the day, Lei Tingjie, Tan Zhongyi, and Humpy Koneru secured their seats in the semifinals. Harika Dronavalli and Divya Deshmukh will return…

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FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 4 Tiebreaks: Four Indians Make History

The tiebreaks in Round 4 brought thrilling moments at the FIDE Women’s World Cup. All four Indian players made it to the quarterfinals, showing true grit and skill. Tomorrow’s big matches: Lei Tingjie vs Nana Dzagnidze Humpy Koneru vs Song Yuxin Harika Dronavalli vs Divya Deshmukh Tan Zhongyi…

FIDE Women’s World Cup Round of 16 – Day 2: Big wins, tense draws
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FIDE Women’s World Cup Round of 16 – Day 2: Big wins, tense draws

The second game of the Round of 16 at the FIDE Women’s World Cup brought plenty of excitement. Eight matches were played. Only two had clear winners. The other six ended in draws, pushing them into tiebreaks. China’s top players, GM Lei Tingjie and GM Tan Zhongyi, won…