Grandmaster Koneru Humpy’s thrilling come-from-behind victory over China’s Tingjie Lei in a tense tiebreaker has set the stage for an all-Indian final against rising star Divya Deshmukh at the FIDE Women’s World Cup. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu celebrated Humpy’s achievement, posting on X at 9:59 AM today, “Congratulations to Indian chess grandmaster Koneru Humpy for reaching the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup final. We’re cheering for you!”

Humpy, a Vijayawada native, battled through multiple draws and a pawn loss in the tiebreaker’s 10-minute games, showcasing her resilience and technical prowess to outmaneuver Lei. Dominating the final tiebreak set with a crushing win and a draw, Humpy secured her spot in the final, set to begin Saturday after a rest day. Both she and Deshmukh have also qualified for next year’s Women’s Candidates Tournament.

Humpy, a former world rapid chess champion, has won nearly every major title except the World Cup and world championship. Deshmukh, a prodigy from Nagpur, promises a fierce contest in this historic all-Indian clash. The nation watches as these chess titans vie for glory on the global stage.

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