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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
'Proud of young Divya Deshmukh': PM Modi congratulates 19-year-old on becoming first Indian to win Chess World Cup title
Divya Deshmukh and PM Modi (Agency Photos) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated young Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh for winning the FIDE Women's World Cup final against Koneru Humpy in Batumi, Georgia, on Monday. Divya, aged 19, made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the Chess World Cup after defeating Koneru in the final through tiebreaks. She earned the distinction of becoming India's fourth woman grandmaster and the country's 88th overall. "A historic final featuring two outstanding Indian chess players! Proud of the young Divya Deshmukh on becoming FIDE Women's World Chess Champion 2025. Congratulations to her for this remarkable feat, which will inspire several youngsters. Koneru Humpy has also displayed immense prowess throughout the championship. Best wishes to both players for their future endeavours. @DivyaDeshmukh05 @humpy_koneru," PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter). — narendramodi (@narendramodi) "My heartiest congratulations to Divya Deshmukh, who has become the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, that too, at a very young age of nineteen," President Droupadi Murmu wrote on X. The crucial match saw Koneru make several inaccurate moves in the second rapid game. She found herself at a disadvantage with one pawn down in the rook endgame, ultimately benefiting Divya. Poll How inspiring do you find Divya Deshmukh's victory in the FIDE Women's World Cup? Very inspiring Somewhat inspiring Not inspiring Neutral Koneru conceded the match on the 75th move, resulting in a final score of 2.5-1.5. Despite missing two opportunities presented by Koneru's imprecise moves, Divya seized the decisive moment. The turning point came when Koneru captured the f pawn on move 69, shifting the advantage to Divya. Divya capitalised on this opportunity, executing the correct moves and forcing Koneru's resignation after six moves. The emotional significance of the victory overwhelmed Divya, bringing tears to her eyes. The moment became even more touching when she shared an embrace with her mother. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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Business Standard
2 days ago
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- Business Standard
FIDE Women's World Cup Final tie-breaker 2025 LIVE UPDATES: Koneru and Divya draw first rapid game
Humpy, 38, brings with her a wealth of top-level experience and recently advanced through a gripping semi-final tie-break. Shashwat Nishant New Delhi 3:15 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: Both players vying for control! The battle has shifted to the a-file, with both players vying for control. Humpy has established a rook battery along with her queen on the file, and Divya responds by setting up a similar formation. 3:10 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: Humpy going on the defense! Humpy is down to just seven minutes on her clock, while Divya has over 14 remaining, an evident sign of how confidently and effectively Divya has handled the opening phase of the game. 3:07 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: 12 moves in! Divya is the first to castle, opting for the kingside. Humpy quickly follows suit, matching her move. Both players are setting up for a solid middle game, keeping their kings safe as the tension begins to build in this high-stakes second rapid tiebreak. 3:06 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: quick attacks on the board! Game 2 of the tiebreaks features the Queen's Gambit Declined with a Catalan Opening. Divya has carved out a slight edge, winning a pawn and holding the lead both on the clock and the evaluation bar. 2:57 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: 2nd rapid game underway! The second rapid game is underway, with Humpy playing with the white pieces this time. The question now is whether she can capitalize on that advantage. A victory for either player in this game will secure the championship. 2:42 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: All moves from Rapid Game 1! 1. e4e52. Nf3Nf63. Nxe5d64. Nf3Nxe45. d4d56. Bd3Bf57. O-OBe78. c4dxc49. Bxc4O-O10. Re1Nc611. Nc3Nd612. Bd5Nb413. Bb3Nd314. Re3Nxc115. Rxc1c616. h3Bg617. Na4Bg518. Nxg5Qxg519. Rg3Qf620. d5Rad821. Qg4cxd522. Rf3Qe623. Qf4b624. Nc3Ne425. Re1Qc626. Nxe4dxe427. Rc3Qd628. Qg4Qd729. Qg3Qd630. Qg4h531. Qg5Rfe832. Rec1Re533. Qg3Re734. Rd1Qxd1+35. Bxd1Rxd1+36. Kh2Red737. Rc8+Rd838. Rxd8+Rxd839. Qc3Bf540. Qc7Rd741. Qf4Bg642. a4Kh743. Qc1Rd344. g4hxg445. hxg4Rd446. b3Rd347. Qc4e348. fxe3Rxe349. Kg2a550. Qb5Re651. Kf2Be452. Qg5Kg853. Qd8+Kh754. Qd4Kg855. Kg3Kh756. Qd8Bg657. Qh4+Kg858. Qd8+Kh759. Qd2Kg860. b4axb461. Qxb4Re3+62. Kh4Re463. Qb5Re664. Kg3Kh765. Qg5Kg866. Qd8+Kh767. Qc7Re3+68. Kf2Re669. Kf3Kg870. Qd8+Kh771. Qh4+Kg872. Qd8+Kh773. Qc7Kg874. Qh2Be4+75. Kg3Bg676. Qh4Re3+77. Kf2Re678. Qd8+Kh779. Qh4+Kg880. Qd8+Kh781. Qh4+ 2:31 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: First rapid game drawn! Divya had to use up significant time on the clock to calculate the right move, with both players showing no intention of agreeing to a draw. Eventually, Divya forces a series of perpetual checks, and the two players finally agree to a draw with a handshake. 2:19 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: Moves 16-22! Here's a summary of moves 16 to 25 between Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy. Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand, commenting on the first rapid tie-breaker, suggests that a draw is the most probable result. Although Humpy is a pawn ahead, Anand notes that this advantage isn't decisive. h3 Bg6 Na4 Bg5 Nxg5 Qxg5 Rg3 Qf6 d5 Rad8 Qg4 cxd5 Rf3 Qe6 Qf4 b6 Nc3 Ne4 Re1 Qc6 Connect with us on WhatsApp
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Business Standard
3 days ago
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- Business Standard
FIDE Women's World Cup Final 2025 LIVE UPDATES: Koneru vs Divya in Game 2; match begins at 4:45 PM
Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025 live updates: The final is tied 0.5-0.5, which means whoever wins Game 2 will be crowned the new women's chess world champion An all-Indian final has brought Batumi, Georgia, alive, as Grandmaster Koneru Humpy and teenage sensation Divya Deshmukh lock horns in the decisive Game 2 of the FIDE Women's World Cup final. Game 1 ended in a thrilling draw, and each player now stands just a step away from one of the biggest prizes in women's chess: a $50,000 winner's purse, a place in history, and immense national pride. In the opening game, 19-year-old Divya launched a bold piece sacrifice as White, aiming to unsettle Humpy and deny her king castling rights. For several moves, Divya was not just holding her own—analysis even suggested she had a clear advantage deep into the middlegame. However, in the heat of the moment, she missed a subtle but critical follow-up, and Humpy's experienced defence allowed her to claw back, defending tenaciously and forcing a perpetual check for the draw. With colours reversed for Game 2, Humpy, a two-time World Rapid champion, has the edge of playing White—a colour she has wielded to magnificent effect throughout the tournament. Both players are now familiar with each other's opening preparation and nerves will be high, as a drawn classical mini-match will push this title bout into rapid and blitz tie-breaks on Monday. Both Humpy and Divya have already secured spots in the next Women's Candidates, so Sunday's showdown is solely about glory and the trophy. Will the veteran's composure prevail, or can Divya's fearless style pull off a career-defining win? Chess fans everywhere await one more act of drama as a new queen is crowned in Batumi. Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025 live telecast: The live telecast for the Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025 is not available. Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025 live streaming: The live streaming for the Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025 will be available on FIDE's official YouTube channel. 4:10 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES Game 2: Game 1 recap In the opening game, Divya Deshmukh took a bold approach with a daring piece sacrifice to disrupt Koneru Humpy's king safety. The 19-year-old gained a promising position and even held an advantage for much of the middlegame. But a missed opportunity at a crucial moment allowed Humpy to fight back with composed defence, eventually securing a draw through perpetual check.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
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- Business Standard
FIDE Women's World Cup final 2025 LIVE UPDATES: Koneru vs Divya in Game 1; match begins at 4:30 PM
The 2025 FIDE Women's Chess World Cup final opens a historic new chapter for Indian chess, as Grandmaster Koneru Humpy faces teenage sensation Divya Deshmukh in Batumi today. This all-Indian clash not only guarantees an Indian champion for the first time ever, but also embodies a classic duel between experience and youthful fire. Koneru Humpy, 38, brings a wealth of top-level experience, recently winning the World Women's Rapid title and consistently excelling on the world stage. Cool under pressure, her technical skills and endgame mastery make her a formidable opponent in this high-stakes environment. Humpy secured her place in the final after an intense tie-break win against China's Lei Tingjie, showcasing both nerves of steel and deep competitive reserves. On the other side, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh has impressed with fearless play and exceptional preparation, ousting top seeds—including former world champion Zhongyi Tan—to earn her spot. Despite her youth, Divya's dynamic style and poise in time-trouble situations signal that she is no underdog. Game 1, with Divya holding the white pieces, promises intrigue and tactical complexity. As both players vie for their maiden World Cup crown—and a place in chess history—today's opener is set to deliver a riveting contest that shines a spotlight on India's growing chess prowess. The live telecast for the Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup final 2025 is not available. Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup final 2025 live streaming: The live streaming for the Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup final 2025 will be available on FIDE's official YouTube channel.
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
'Battle Of Eras': Humpy Koneru And Divya Deshmukh Square Up In All-Indian FIDE Women's World Cup Final
Last Updated: The final is expected to be an enticing affair between veteran Koneru, who has been the flag-bearer for the game in the nation for decades, and the promising 19-year-old Deshmukh. The ever-growing trophy cabinet of Indian chess is set to gain an addition in the form of the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 title as Humpy Koneru and Divya Deshmukh square off in the final of the event in Batumi, Georgia. The final, slated to begin on Saturday, is expected to be a tightly-contested affair between the veteran Koneru, who has been the flag-bearer for the women's game in the nation for decades now, and the promising 19-year-old who has enjoyed a rapid rise to fame in recent years. Humpy demonstrated her experience to hold her nerve and eke out a win over Chinese star Tingjie Lei in the semifinal of the event to secure her passage into the summit clash, after Deshmukh had punched her ticket to the championship battle with her win over Tingjie's compatriot Tan Zhongyi. The all-Indian final also entailed a spot in the Candidates event for both the finalists, while Tingjie and Zhongyi will face in a clash to determine the third Candidates spot. The final will feature two classical matches, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, July 27. If necessary, tiebreaks will occur on Monday. Each player will have 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, with an additional 30 minutes for the remainder of the classical match. A 30-second increment per move will be added from the first move. In the tiebreaks, two rapid matches of 10 minutes each will be played, with a 10-second increment after every move. If the score remains tied, two five-minute matches will be played, with three-second increments after every move. Should the tie persist, two Blitz matches of three minutes each will be played, with two-second increments after every move. If still unresolved, 3+2 Blitz matches will continue until a winner is determined. The winner of the Women's World Cup will receive $50,000 in prize money, while the runner-up will receive $35,000. view comments First Published: July 26, 2025, 13:06 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.
