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…

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…

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…

Anna Muzychuk Wins the 2024/2025 Women’s Grand Prix in Austria
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Anna Muzychuk Wins the 2024/2025 Women’s Grand Prix in Austria

Anna Muzychuk won the final leg of the 2024/2025 Women’s Grand Prix in Austria. But her victory wasn’t enough to qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. The overall Grand Prix winner is Zhu Jiner, followed by Aleksandra Goryachkina, who secured the second spot in the Candidates. Anna Muzychuk…

Zhu Jiner and Tan Zhongyi Shine in Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix
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Zhu Jiner and Tan Zhongyi Shine in Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix

Round 6 of FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Austria started quietly, but it soon turned into a day full of drama and exciting chess. Zhu Jiner’s Brilliant Win Zhu Jiner won her fourth game in the tournament. She now stands just half a point behind the leader, Anna…

FIDE WGP Round 4: Anna Muzychuk now leads the tournament
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FIDE WGP Round 4: Anna Muzychuk now leads the tournament

Round 4 of the 2024/2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Austria brought exciting games, bold pawn sacrifices, and major shifts in the standings. Anna Muzychuk now leads the tournament with 3.5/4, following a brilliant win over former Women’s World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk. A Day of Pawn Sacrifices and…

Final Leg FIDE WGP: Badelka, Vaishali, and Tan Start with Wins
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Final Leg FIDE WGP: Badelka, Vaishali, and Tan Start with Wins

The final leg of FIDE WGP (Women’s Grand Prix) kicked off in Austria with high drama and exciting chess. Round one featured big wins for Olga Badelka, Vaishali Rameshbabu, and Tan Zhongyi. Austrian Star Badelka Upsets Kosteniuk IM Olga Badelka, playing for host country Austria, shocked former World…