Made history! Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian woman to reach the Chess World Cup Final
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Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh has created history. She has entered the final of the Women’s World Cup (FIDE Women’s World Cup) by defeating former world champion Zhongyi Tan. She has become the first Indian woman to do so. Let us tell you that before this India has never reached the Women’s Chess World Cup final. In such a situation, she has also qualified for the Candidates Tournament 2026.
Divya Deshmukh created history Chess Player Divya Deshmukh in FIDE Women’s World Cup Final
19-year-old chess player Divya Deshmukh made a big upset by defeating China’s Zhongyi Tan to reach the final (FIDE Women’s World Cup). In such a situation, this chess player from Nagpur created history. She has become the first Indian woman to reach the Women’s Chess World Cup. Due to this performance, she has also got the Grandmaster norm. Let us tell you that this is one of the highest titles of chess.
Divya Deshmukh said this after the win
After winning the semi-final, Divya said, “I think I could have played better. At one point I was winning but then the situation got difficult. I think I made a mistake in the middle game because I should have won more easily.” Divya is now just one step away from the title.
