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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 Day 9: Song Yuxin Stuns Anna Muzychuk
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FIDE Women’s World Cup Day 9: Song Yuxin Stuns Anna Muzychuk

The Round of 16 is now set! Big matches ahead: Lei Tingjie vs Omonova, Dzagnidze vs Mariya Muzychuk, Humpy vs Kosteniuk, Song vs Javakhishvili, Zhu Jiner vs Divya, Lagno vs Harika, Tan Zhongyi vs Osmak, and Kamalidenova vs Vaishali. The Ruthless Nature of Tiebreaks Day 9 of FIDE…

FIDE Women’s World Cup Day 8: Gunina and Lagno fight back
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FIDE Women’s World Cup Day 8: Gunina and Lagno fight back

Six matches will be decided in tiebreaks tomorrow at the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025. Day 8 of FIDE Women’s World Cup of were full of tension and surprises. Some players played solid and careful moves. Others chose bold, tactical attacks. The atmosphere was serious. The playing hall…

Humpy Koneru win against Zhu Jiner, Leads Women’s Grand Prix in Pune
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Humpy Koneru win against Zhu Jiner, Leads Women’s Grand Prix in Pune

What a thrilling round in the Women’s Grand Prix India! With just two rounds left, the tournament has taken a dramatic turn. Humpy Koneru delivered a fantastic win against Zhu Jiner and now leads the event. The round also featured bold moves, close calls, and powerful performances by…

WGP Pune: Zhu Jiner Holds the Lead After a Dramatic Round
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WGP Pune: Zhu Jiner Holds the Lead After a Dramatic Round

As the players headed into the rest day, many expected calm, cautious games. But what we saw was quite the opposite! Zhu Jiner Holds the lead after a dramatic round. Except for the all-Indian clash between Humpy and Harika, the other games were full of action. We even…

It’s All About the Endgame! Big Wins at Women’s Grand Prix Pune
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It’s All About the Endgame! Big Wins at Women’s Grand Prix Pune

The Women’s Grand Prix in Pune is heating up! It’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting chess events of 2025. Every round brings thrilling games, standout performances, and unforgettable moments. It’s All About the Endgame! Round 4 Delivers Drama In Round 4, we saw four decisive results…