Koneru Humpy to face Divya Deshmukh in final of FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025

In Chess, Koneru Humpy will face fellow Indian Divya Deshmukh in the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, today. The all-Indian clash guarantees a spot in next year’s FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, where the winner will earn the right to challenge Ju Wenjun for the World Championship title. This is a momentous occasion for women’s chess in India, with both the winner and runner-up positions secured in a tournament of such global stature.