Batumi, Georgia The FIDE Women’s World Cup is heating up, and India is riding high, with the talented Divya Deshmukh and veteran Koneru Humpy delivering standout performances.

Nineteen-year-old Divya stunned the chess world by defeating Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli 2–0 in an intense rapid tiebreak, pushing India closer to a Champions berth. Following a steady classical draw, Divya's precision shone in the tie-breaks as she seized critical pawn chances and even forced a queen-versus-rook endgame victory. Her success in the rapid format has earned admiration across the chess community.

Ahead lies a semifinal clash between Divya and world No. 8 Tan Zhongyi, a match that promises a thrilling showcase of strategic depth and nerve. With at least one Indian guaranteed among the top three securing a place in the prestigious Women’s Candidates Tournament the stakes are sky-high.

Parallelly, Koneru Humpy, India’s trailblazing Grandmaster and two-time Women's World Rapid Chess Champion, continues to impress. Humpy secured her own semifinal spot by outplaying China’s Yuxin Song, demonstrating why she remains among the world’s elite. Now, she prepares to face top-seeded Lei Tingjie in her quest for a Candidates berth.

Live coverage is available on official FIDE stream and other online platforms for viewers who want to see these exciting matches. This battle of chess will see even more interesting turns and emotional ups and downs of strategy, as Divya and Hampy are in the race to achieve their dreams.

The female chess world of India has never been so zealous and competitive before. While Divya Deshmukh is getting her talent ironing, Koneru Hampy is strengthening her brilliant career. Indian chess lovers have a lot of reason to celebrate. Whether you are an experienced chess player or just interested spectators this World Cup is giving tremendous thrill, and the coming semi -finals will definitely be worth watching.