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Koneru Humpy Beats Lei Tingjie, to Face Divya Deshmukh in FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 Final
INDIA, JUL 24 – Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy will contest the first all-Indian Women’s World Cup final, with Humpy aiming for India’s inaugural title and Candidates tournament qualification.
- Koneru Humpy defeated China's Lei Tingjie in an intense semifinal of the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 on Thursday in Batumi, Georgia.
- The match climaxed after both drew two 10+10 rapid games and entered tiebreaks where Humpy capitalized on Lei’s critical mistake on move 44 to win 5-3.
- At 38 years old and a former world rapid champion, Humpy demonstrated strong determination and calm under pressure throughout multiple games played across three days, securing her win and a spot in the final.
- She remarked, "The title is coming to India for sure" while acknowledging a tough final ahead against 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh, who stunned Tan Zhongyi to reach the final.
- The championship match, set to take place in Batumi, Georgia on July 26 and 27, will feature two Indian players, guaranteeing India its first Women’s World Cup winner; both finalists have also earned their spots in next year’s Women’s Candidates Tournament.
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Grandmaster Koneru Humpy held her nerves to score a come-from-behind victory over China'sTIngjie Lei in the tiebreaker to set up an all-Indian summit clash against Divya Deshmukh at the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup
Koneru Humpy sets up historic all-Indian Women's World Cup final vs Divya Deshmukh
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy advanced to the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup after a thrilling tiebreak victory over China’s Lei Tingjie. She will face 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh in the first-ever all-Indian final.
Koneru Humpy defeats Lei Tingjie, sets up all-Indian final with Divya Deshmukh at FIDE Women's World Cup
Indian chess created history on Thursday as Koneru Humpy defeated China’s Lei Tingjie in a dramatic semifinal to set up an all-Indian final against teenager Divya Deshmukh at the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025. This marks the first time two Indian women will contest the summit clash of the prestigious global tournament. The final, scheduled for July 26 and 27 in Batumi, Georgia, is a landmark moment for Indian chess, with both players also securing…
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