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Times of Oman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
"I want to give credit to my sister, family and coach": 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh
Nagpur: Divya Deshmukh, winner of the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup, expressed her happiness for the people gathered to welcome her at the Nagpur Airport and gave credit for her victory to her first coach, Rahul Joshi, her Family and sister. She returned home on Wednesday and was given a rousing welcome by her family and supporters, who gathered at the Nagpur Airport to receive her. Divya, a 19-year-old rising sensation in the world of chess, became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup after overwhelming Koneru on Monday evening in the final via tiebreaks. She became just the fourth Indian woman grandmaster and overall the 88th in the nation to clinch that title. "I am happy. I feel very good to see that so many people have gathered here to welcome me. My heart is very happy. I want to give credit to my sister, my whole family, and my first coach, Rahul Joshi," Divya said to the media. During the tense contest, a string of inaccuracies in the second rapid game contributed to Koneru's downfall. She found herself a pawn down in the rook endgame, which played out in Divya's favour. The veteran allowed the situation to sink in and resigned on the 75th move and fell short in a gripping final with a score of 2.5-1.5. Divya failed to capitalise on the two windows that Koneru left open for her with her inaccurate moves. However, on the third time, Koneru inflicted more damage on herself by capturing the f pawn on move 69, which changed the tide in Divya's favour towards the final moments of the contest. This time around, Divya made no mistake, played the right moves and forced Koneru to resign after six moves. Her eyes welled up with tears as she began to grasp the scale of her victory.
Mint
2 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Divya Deshmukh receives grand welcome at Nagpur Airport after chess World Cup 2025 win; says ‘my heart is very happy'
Women's chess World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh on Wednesday credited her family and first coach Rahul Joshi for her stunning victory upon her return to India at Nagpur airport. The 19-year-old had outwitted the seasoned Koneru Humpy in the tie-breaker of an all-Indian final in Batumi, Georgia. A rising sensation in the world of chess, Deshmukh became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup. She became just the fourth Indian woman grandmaster and overall the 88th in the nation to clinch that title. A native of Nagpur, deshmukh reached the city in the night and was greeted by chess fans outside the airport. 'I am so happy to receive this affection,' Deshmukh. 'It feels nice to see that such a crowd has gathered here to welcome me. My heart is very happy. I want to credit my sister, the whole family, and my first coach, Rahul Joshi,' she said. During the tense contest, a string of inaccuracies in the second rapid game contributed to Koneru's downfall. She found herself a pawn down in the rook endgame, which played out in Deshmukh's favour. The veteran allowed the situation to sink in and resigned on the 75th move and fell short in a gripping final with a score of 2.5-1.5. Deshmukh failed to capitalise on the two windows that Koneru left open for her with her inaccurate moves. However, on the third time, Koneru inflicted more damage on herself by capturing the f pawn on move 69, which changed the tide in Deshmukh's favour towards the final moments of the contest. This time around, Deshmukh made no mistake, played the right moves and forced Koneru to resign after six moves. Her eyes welled up with tears as she began to grasp the scale of her victory. She tried to compose herself, but soon became overwhelmed with emotions again after embracing her mother in a heartfelt moment.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Proud of young Divya Deshmukh': PM Modi congratulates 19-year-old on becoming first Indian to win Chess World Cup title
Divya Deshmukh and PM Modi (Agency Photos) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated young Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh for winning the FIDE Women's World Cup final against Koneru Humpy in Batumi, Georgia, on Monday. Divya, aged 19, made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the Chess World Cup after defeating Koneru in the final through tiebreaks. She earned the distinction of becoming India's fourth woman grandmaster and the country's 88th overall. "A historic final featuring two outstanding Indian chess players! Proud of the young Divya Deshmukh on becoming FIDE Women's World Chess Champion 2025. Congratulations to her for this remarkable feat, which will inspire several youngsters. Koneru Humpy has also displayed immense prowess throughout the championship. Best wishes to both players for their future endeavours. @DivyaDeshmukh05 @humpy_koneru," PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter). — narendramodi (@narendramodi) "My heartiest congratulations to Divya Deshmukh, who has become the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, that too, at a very young age of nineteen," President Droupadi Murmu wrote on X. The crucial match saw Koneru make several inaccurate moves in the second rapid game. She found herself at a disadvantage with one pawn down in the rook endgame, ultimately benefiting Divya. Poll How inspiring do you find Divya Deshmukh's victory in the FIDE Women's World Cup? Very inspiring Somewhat inspiring Not inspiring Neutral Koneru conceded the match on the 75th move, resulting in a final score of 2.5-1.5. Despite missing two opportunities presented by Koneru's imprecise moves, Divya seized the decisive moment. The turning point came when Koneru captured the f pawn on move 69, shifting the advantage to Divya. Divya capitalised on this opportunity, executing the correct moves and forcing Koneru's resignation after six moves. The emotional significance of the victory overwhelmed Divya, bringing tears to her eyes. The moment became even more touching when she shared an embrace with her mother. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
FIDE Women's World Cup Final tie-breaker 2025 LIVE UPDATES: Koneru and Divya draw first rapid game
Humpy, 38, brings with her a wealth of top-level experience and recently advanced through a gripping semi-final tie-break. Shashwat Nishant New Delhi 3:15 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: Both players vying for control! The battle has shifted to the a-file, with both players vying for control. Humpy has established a rook battery along with her queen on the file, and Divya responds by setting up a similar formation. 3:10 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: Humpy going on the defense! Humpy is down to just seven minutes on her clock, while Divya has over 14 remaining, an evident sign of how confidently and effectively Divya has handled the opening phase of the game. 3:07 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: 12 moves in! Divya is the first to castle, opting for the kingside. Humpy quickly follows suit, matching her move. Both players are setting up for a solid middle game, keeping their kings safe as the tension begins to build in this high-stakes second rapid tiebreak. 3:06 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: quick attacks on the board! Game 2 of the tiebreaks features the Queen's Gambit Declined with a Catalan Opening. Divya has carved out a slight edge, winning a pawn and holding the lead both on the clock and the evaluation bar. 2:57 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: 2nd rapid game underway! The second rapid game is underway, with Humpy playing with the white pieces this time. The question now is whether she can capitalize on that advantage. A victory for either player in this game will secure the championship. 2:42 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: All moves from Rapid Game 1! 1. e4e52. Nf3Nf63. Nxe5d64. Nf3Nxe45. d4d56. Bd3Bf57. O-OBe78. c4dxc49. Bxc4O-O10. Re1Nc611. Nc3Nd612. Bd5Nb413. Bb3Nd314. Re3Nxc115. Rxc1c616. h3Bg617. Na4Bg518. Nxg5Qxg519. Rg3Qf620. d5Rad821. Qg4cxd522. Rf3Qe623. Qf4b624. Nc3Ne425. Re1Qc626. Nxe4dxe427. Rc3Qd628. Qg4Qd729. Qg3Qd630. Qg4h531. Qg5Rfe832. Rec1Re533. Qg3Re734. Rd1Qxd1+35. Bxd1Rxd1+36. Kh2Red737. Rc8+Rd838. Rxd8+Rxd839. Qc3Bf540. Qc7Rd741. Qf4Bg642. a4Kh743. Qc1Rd344. g4hxg445. hxg4Rd446. b3Rd347. Qc4e348. fxe3Rxe349. Kg2a550. Qb5Re651. Kf2Be452. Qg5Kg853. Qd8+Kh754. Qd4Kg855. Kg3Kh756. Qd8Bg657. Qh4+Kg858. Qd8+Kh759. Qd2Kg860. b4axb461. Qxb4Re3+62. Kh4Re463. Qb5Re664. Kg3Kh765. Qg5Kg866. Qd8+Kh767. Qc7Re3+68. Kf2Re669. Kf3Kg870. Qd8+Kh771. Qh4+Kg872. Qd8+Kh773. Qc7Kg874. Qh2Be4+75. Kg3Bg676. Qh4Re3+77. Kf2Re678. Qd8+Kh779. Qh4+Kg880. Qd8+Kh781. Qh4+ 2:31 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: First rapid game drawn! Divya had to use up significant time on the clock to calculate the right move, with both players showing no intention of agreeing to a draw. Eventually, Divya forces a series of perpetual checks, and the two players finally agree to a draw with a handshake. 2:19 PM Koneru vs Divya Chess Women's World Cup LIVE UPDATES: Moves 16-22! Here's a summary of moves 16 to 25 between Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy. Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand, commenting on the first rapid tie-breaker, suggests that a draw is the most probable result. Although Humpy is a pawn ahead, Anand notes that this advantage isn't decisive. h3 Bg6 Na4 Bg5 Nxg5 Qxg5 Rg3 Qf6 d5 Rad8 Qg4 cxd5 Rf3 Qe6 Qf4 b6 Nc3 Ne4 Re1 Qc6 Connect with us on WhatsApp
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
FIDE Women's World Cup Final 2025 LIVE UPDATES: Koneru vs Divya in Game 2; match begins at 4:45 PM
Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025 live updates: The final is tied 0.5-0.5, which means whoever wins Game 2 will be crowned the new women's chess world champion An all-Indian final has brought Batumi, Georgia, alive, as Grandmaster Koneru Humpy and teenage sensation Divya Deshmukh lock horns in the decisive Game 2 of the FIDE Women's World Cup final. Game 1 ended in a thrilling draw, and each player now stands just a step away from one of the biggest prizes in women's chess: a $50,000 winner's purse, a place in history, and immense national pride. In the opening game, 19-year-old Divya launched a bold piece sacrifice as White, aiming to unsettle Humpy and deny her king castling rights. For several moves, Divya was not just holding her own—analysis even suggested she had a clear advantage deep into the middlegame. However, in the heat of the moment, she missed a subtle but critical follow-up, and Humpy's experienced defence allowed her to claw back, defending tenaciously and forcing a perpetual check for the draw. With colours reversed for Game 2, Humpy, a two-time World Rapid champion, has the edge of playing White—a colour she has wielded to magnificent effect throughout the tournament. Both players are now familiar with each other's opening preparation and nerves will be high, as a drawn classical mini-match will push this title bout into rapid and blitz tie-breaks on Monday. Both Humpy and Divya have already secured spots in the next Women's Candidates, so Sunday's showdown is solely about glory and the trophy. Will the veteran's composure prevail, or can Divya's fearless style pull off a career-defining win? Chess fans everywhere await one more act of drama as a new queen is crowned in Batumi. Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025 live telecast: The live telecast for the Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025 is not available. Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025 live streaming: The live streaming for the Koneru vs Divya Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025 will be available on FIDE's official YouTube channel. 4:10 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES Game 2: Game 1 recap In the opening game, Divya Deshmukh took a bold approach with a daring piece sacrifice to disrupt Koneru Humpy's king safety. The 19-year-old gained a promising position and even held an advantage for much of the middlegame. But a missed opportunity at a crucial moment allowed Humpy to fight back with composed defence, eventually securing a draw through perpetual check.
