India is set to crown its first FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup champion as Koneru Humpy, 38, and Divya Deshmukh, 19, face off in a thrilling tie-breaker in Batumi, Georgia, on July 28, 2025, at 1:30 PM IST. After draws in Games 1 and 2 on July 26 and 27, the all-Indian final has reached a fever pitch, with both players already qualified for the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament. The winner will claim $50,000 (₹41.6 lakh), while the runner-up earns $35,000 (₹29.1 lakh).

Tie-Breaker Format
The tie-breaker escalates through rapid and blitz stages to determine the champion:
Two Rapid Games: 15 minutes per player + 10-second increment per move.
Two Rapid Games (if tied): 10 minutes per player + 10-second increment.
Two Rapid Games (if tied): 5 minutes per player + 3-second increment.
Blitz Games (if tied): 3 minutes per player + 2-second increment, continuing until a winner emerges.

Humpy, a former World Rapid Champion (FIDE rating 2526), leverages her experience in faster formats, while Deshmukh (rating 2426) has stunned with upsets, including against Tan Zhongyi. In Game 1, Divya’s Queen’s Gambit Accepted faltered, ending in a 41-move draw. Game 2 saw Humpy’s Queen’s pawn opening neutralized by Divya’s composed defense, resulting in a 34-move draw.

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Match Details
Date: July 28, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Venue: Batumi, Georgia
Live Streaming: FIDE’s YouTube channel
TV Broadcast: Not televised in India

This high-stakes battle promises intense drama as India’s chess titans vie for global glory.

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