Five Down, Three to Go: How the World Cup Shook Up the Women’s Candidates Race
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Five Down, Three to Go: How the World Cup Shook Up the Women’s Candidates Race

The 2025 Women’s World Cup has changed the game for the 2026 Women’s Candidates tournament. Out of eight spots for the Candidates, five are now filled. Two players qualified through the Women’s Grand Prix: Zhu Jiner as the winner, and Alexandra Goryachkina as runner-up. Three more players just…

Women’s World Cup 2025 Closing Ceremony: Music, Memories, and Triumph in Batumi
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Women’s World Cup 2025 Closing Ceremony: Music, Memories, and Triumph in Batumi

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup ended with a grand closing ceremony. It was held at the Grand Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Batumi, Georgia. The evening began at 7:30 PM with the Georgian National Anthem. The master of ceremonies welcomed many distinguished guests. Among them were FIDE…

Divya Deshmukh wins Women’s World Cup, beats Humpy Koneru in dramatic tiebreak
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Divya Deshmukh wins Women’s World Cup, beats Humpy Koneru in dramatic tiebreak

Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old International Master from Nagpur, made history at the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup. She defeated Grandmaster Humpy Koneru 1.5–0.5 in the rapid tiebreaks to claim the title. Divya now becomes the third-ever winner of the Women’s World Cup, following GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2021) and…

Indian star Humpy Koneru Wins Pune Women’s Grand Prix in Thrilling Final
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Indian star Humpy Koneru Wins Pune Women’s Grand Prix in Thrilling Final

The Pune Women’s Grand Prix ended in dramatic fashion, with Indian star Humpy Koneru emerging as the winner after a nail-biting final round. While most games ended quickly, all eyes were on the top boards where Humpy and Chinese prodigy Zhu Jiner battled until the very last move….

Never move too soon – Divya and Zhu Jiner Take the Lead in Pune
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Never move too soon – Divya and Zhu Jiner Take the Lead in Pune

Round 2 of the Pune Women’s Grand Prix brought excitement, drama, and a powerful lesson: never move too soon. Indian star Divya Deshmukh and China’s Zhu Jiner now lead the tournament after two strong wins each. Let’s take a closer look at what happened in today’s games. Opening…

WGP Cyprus: Anna Muzychuk Leads with 4/5 Before Rest Day
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WGP Cyprus: Anna Muzychuk Leads with 4/5 Before Rest Day

Anna Muzychuk is in the lead at the Cyprus Women’s Grand Prix with 4 points out of 5. She secured her third consecutive win, taking a big step toward the title(Anna Muzychuk Leads with 4/5). China’s Zhu Jiner is just half a point behind. She held Alexandra Goryachkina…