In an electrifying all-Indian showdown, 19-year-old chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh stunned 38-year-old veteran Koneru Humpy to win the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup. The historic victory unfolded in Batumi, Georgia, where Divya, wielding the black pieces, clinched the title in the second rapid tie-breaker game on Monday. This triumph marks her as the first Indian to conquer this prestigious championship.

The final stretched over two days of gripping classical chess, with both players holding their ground in draws. The deadlock pushed the match into rapid tie-breakers, where a draw in the first game set the stage for Divya’s decisive win in the second. Her masterful performance not only secured the crown but also earned her the 'Grandmaster' title and a coveted spot in the Candidates tournament.

Divya’s breakthrough victory signals a bold new chapter for Indian chess, spotlighting her as a rising star on the global stage.

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