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28-07-2025
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Explained: What Are Rapid Tiebreaks & How Will They Be Played At Women's World Cup
Last Updated: Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh drew their second game at the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup, pushing the title clash to rapid tiebreaks on Monday. Star Indian chess players Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh drew their second classical game as well on Sunday, July 27, at the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup in Batumi, Georgia, to push the title clash into a tiebreak, which will be played in the rapid format. The tie-breaker, which will be a series of shorter-duration matches, will be played on Monday to determine the winner. Divya, who didn't make the utmost use of her promising opening in the first match on Saturday, July 26, was far more composed against a Queen pawn opening by transposition employed by Humpy in game 2. The latter, the reigning world rapid champion, enters the playoff with stronger credentials, but Divya has showcased brilliant composure in previous tiebreaks, having already beaten GM Zhu Jiner and compatriot D Harika. Humpy got the optical advantage with her pair of bishops out of the opening, but Divya knew that if she placed her knights well, white wouldn't be able to create many issues. What are rapid tiebreaks? The first stage involves playing a set number of rapid matches with a reduced time control, for example, 15 minutes per player with a 10-second increment. If the rapid tiebreak is drawn, a shorter rapid game might be played with even less time per player, for example, 10 minutes with a five-second increment. What are the rules for the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup? In case of a tiebreaker at the tournament, two rapid games of 10 minutes will be played with a 10-second increment after every move. If the final is still tied, two five-minute games will be played with three-second increments after every move. If the final is still tied, two Blitz games of three minutes each will be played, with two-second increments after every move. view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 08:49 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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22-07-2025
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Divya Deshmukh Overwhelmed After Beating Compatriot D Harika At World Cup
Last Updated: Divya Deshmukh has beaten Harika Dronavalli in FIDE Women's World Chess Cup quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals. Star Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh was visibly overwhelmed after she got the better of compatriot and a much-experienced Harika Dronavalli in the quarterfinals of the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup, which is being played in Batumi in Georgia, and will determine which three players go on to play the Candidates next year. After two uneventful draws in the classical matches, the pressure was on Harika in the rapid tiebreaks. Divya capitalised with a determined performance to win the first match, before sealing the game in the second as Harika, in a must-win situation, overpressed in search of a miracle that never happened. After Harika understood that there was no way out and shook hands with Divya to admit defeat, the latter had her hands on her face as she tried to control tears. Watch the video here: Divya Deshmukh is overwhelmed with emotions as she beats Harika Dronavalli 2-0 in tiebreaks to reach a Women's World Cup semifinal against Tan Zhongyi! — chess24 (@chess24com) July 21, 2025 While Harika has been a semifinalist thrice in a similar format, which was earlier called the World Women's Championship, Koneru Humpy and now Divya have become the two Indians who made it to the semifinals of the Women's World Cup, as this is a part of the new World Championship cycle. ♟ FIDE Women's World Cup Round 5 tiebreaks: 🇮🇳 Divya Deshmukh stuns 🇮🇳 Harika Dronavalli to reach semifinalsDivya Deshmukh, the young IM from Nagpur, Maharashtra, continued her remarkable rise in the world of chess with a stunning victory over GM Harika Dronavalli in Batumi.… — International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) July 21, 2025 This means that one Indian entry is assured in the Women's Candidates Tournaments slated sometime in 2026, which will decide who will contest the World Championship game against incumbent Ju Wenjun of China. 'She is the biggest support here. I don't think that I would have come this far without her. It's really nice to see somebody who's always cheering on you in your good times and bad times." – 🇮🇳 Divya Deshmukh on her mother📷 Anna Shtourman/FIDE — International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) July 21, 2025 With Divya joining Humpy as the other semifinalist, it showcases a paradigm shift in Indian women's chess as well, where the boys have been making hay. view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 08:33 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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10-07-2025
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FIDE Women's World Chess Cup: Humpy, Harika Advance; Vaishali, Divya Also Through
Last Updated: Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy advanced to the third round of the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup in Baku, securing a draw with Afruza Khamdamova. Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy comfortably advanced to the third round of the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup in Baku on Thursday after securing a straightforward draw with Uzbekistan's Afruza Khamdamova. With this result, Humpy won her mini-match 1.5-0.5 to move into the last 32. Humpy Cruises with Efficient Draw Playing with the white pieces, Humpy maintained control throughout and opted for a pragmatic draw, conserving energy for the tougher battles ahead. The seasoned Grandmaster showcased her class without taking any unnecessary risks, wrapping up the match in clinical fashion. Harika Outplays Nandhidhaa in All-Indian Clash Fellow Indian D Harika also progressed to the next round, overcoming compatriot P V Nandhidhaa. With a 1-0 lead heading into the second classical game, Harika remained solid, needing only a draw to advance. Nandhidhaa, in a must-win situation, pushed aggressively with the white pieces, but Harika kept her composure, neutralized the attack, and sealed her place in the last 32. A two-time bronze medallist in the tournament, Harika's experience showed as she handled the pressure with ease, eventually becoming the third Indian to qualify for the next round. Nandhidhaa became the second Indian to exit the event after Kiran Manisha Mohanty. R Vaishali added to India's success by defeating Ouellet Maili-Jade of Canada, registering a convincing 1.5-0.5 match win. Young GM Divya Deshmukh also impressed, dispatching Georgia's Kesaria Mgeladze to progress smoothly. K Priyanka, who surprised many with her first-round performance, held Klaudia Kulon of Poland to a second consecutive draw. With the match tied 1-1, she heads into Friday's tiebreak with hopes of another upset. Vantika Agrawal experienced a roller-coaster day. After stunning former world champion Anna Ushenina of Ukraine in the first game, she lost the second as the veteran bounced back to even the match. The duo will now face off in the tiebreaks, where Vantika will aim to recapture her opening-round brilliance. (with PTI inputs) view comments First Published: July 10, 2025, 23:40 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
