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India.com
29-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
How Much Money Did Divya Deshmukh Win At The FIDE Women's World Cup 2025?
photoDetails english 2938299 At just 19, Divya Deshmukh made history by winning the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup, defeating veteran Grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a thrilling final. With this victory, she earned $50,000 in prize money and became the fourth Indian woman to achieve the prestigious Grandmaster title. However, the stark pay disparity between the men's and women's chess tournaments drew sharp focus—Divya's prize was less than half of what the Open category champion receives. Her triumph has reignited discussions on gender pay inequality in chess and spotlighted India's growing dominance in global women's chess. Learn more about Divya's remarkable journey and earnings. Updated:Jul 29, 2025, 08:26 AM IST 1. Divya Deshmukh Won $50,000 for Her Historic Triumph 1 / 13 By winning the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh earned a top prize of $50,000 (approx. ₹41.6 lakh) — the highest payout in the women's tournament. 2. Koneru Humpy Took Home $35,000 as Runner-Up 2 / 13 Veteran grandmaster Koneru Humpy, who finished second, received $35,000 (approx. ₹29.1 lakh) — showcasing a steep drop from the winner's purse but still a significant reward. 3. Women's Winner Earns Less Than Half of Open Champion 3 / 13 Despite similar formats, the Open World Cup winner receives $110,000, while the Women's World Cup champion gets just $50,000 — highlighting a glaring gender-based pay gap. 4. Total Women's Prize Pool Was $691,250 4 / 13 The FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 had a total prize pool of $691,250, distributed across all rounds. This amount remains smaller compared to the Open section's multimillion-dollar pool. 5. D Gukesh Earned 22 Times More for Winning the World Championship 5 / 13 In contrast, D Gukesh earned ₹11.45 crore (approx. $1.37 million) for winning the 2024 FIDE World Championship — making Divya's $50,000 less than 4% of his prize. 6. FIDE's Structured Payout Rewards All Round Participants 6 / 13 Prize money is awarded progressively — starting from $3,750 for Round 1 and rising through each stage, ensuring every player in the knockout format is compensated for performance. 7. Prize Money Has Remained Stagnant Since 2021 7 / 13 While the 2025 Women's World Cup saw a minor increase in the total prize pool, the top prize of $50,000 remains unchanged since 2021 — raising concerns over FIDE's financial prioritization. 8. Women Can Compete in Open Events — But Few Do 8 / 13 Although female players can qualify for the Open World Cup, most opt for the women's section due to fewer slots and stiffer competition in the open category, affecting their earnings potential. 9. Equal Format, Unequal Pay: The Debate Grows Louder 9 / 13 Both men's and women's events follow the same format and time control, yet offer unequal rewards. This continues to fuel demands for equal prize money in global chess events. 10. Divya's Win Has Sparked National Discussion on Pay Parity 10 / 13 Divya Deshmukh's earnings and the visible gap with male counterparts have reignited the debate on gender equity in sports — making her victory both a personal and political milestone. 11 / 13 12 / 13 13 / 13
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Divya Deshmukh becomes World Cup winner at 19: How much prize money did she win?
Divya Deshmukh Indian chess prodigy Diya Deshmukh,19, defeated fellow countrywomen Koneru Humpy to win the FIDE World Cup for women in Georgia. In a dramatic finish to the second rapid tiebreak, Humpy faltered under intense time pressure, making several critical mistakes in the endgame. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! On the other hand, the teenager Divya Deshmukh stayed calm and precise, capitalised on every opportunity to convert her advantage and seal the victory. With this win, Divya is not only crowned the FIDE Women's World Cup Champion but also became India's 88th Grandmaster and only the fourth Indian woman to achieve the prestigious title. Divya joins the elite league of Indian players like Humpy, R. Vaishali, and Harika Dronavalli by earning the prestigious Grandmaster title. Unlike the traditional path, which involves securing three GM norms and reaching a Classical FIDE rating of 2500 or more, Divya achieved the title through a less conventional route. Her triumph in the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup final granted her the Grandmaster title automatically. However when it comes to prize money, Divya will get $50,000. There is stark pay gap. The winner of the FIDE World Cup (Open section, which includes both men and women) receives $110,000, while the champion of the Women's World Cup earns just $50,000 — less than half — despite both tournaments being organised by FIDE. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Find More Hot Content on FX trading vividtrendlab Click Here Undo Poll Should there be equal prize money for the men's and women's sections in chess tournaments? Yes, absolutely No, it should stay the same It depends on the tournament participation Not sure The prize money at the 2023 World Cup, where R Praggnanandhaa lost to Magnus Carlsen in the final, saw the Norwegian pocket $1,10,000. According to FIDE rules, the time control for each game will be 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the remainder of the game, with a 30-second increment per move starting from move one. Although women are eligible to compete in the Open World Cup if they qualify, many choose not to participate. At the upcoming Open World Cup in Goa, reigning Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun has a guaranteed spot by virtue of her title, but it remains uncertain whether she will decide to travel and take part. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
