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News18
2 days ago
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Koneru Humpy Vs Divya Deshmukh LIVE Updates, Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025: Rapid Tiebreaks To Decide Winner
Live now Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025 Rapid Tiebreaks Live Updates: Divya drew Humpy on Sunday, leading to rapid tiebreaks on Monday. Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final 2025 Rapid Tiebreaks Live Updates: International Master Divya Deshmukh gave nothing away and held higher-ranked Grandmaster and compatriot Koneru Humpy to an easy draw to force the final of the Women's Chess World Cup into the tie-breaker, in Batumi on Sunday. On Monday, Divya and Humpy will play two rapid matches of 10 minutes with a 10-second increment after every move. Will the winner be decided by these games, or will there be mini rapid games too? Stay tuned for all updates:
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Business Standard
3 days ago
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- Business Standard
FIDE Women's World Cup Final 2025 LIVE UPDATES: Divya extends lead to 20 minutes after move 15
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. 5:55 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES Game 2: Situation after 18 moves As things stand in the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup final between Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh, the game has entered a balanced middle game after 18 moves. Both players have completed development and castled kingside. Humpy, playing White, has established a strong central presence with her pawns on d4 and e3 and both rooks well connected on e1 and c1. Her bishops on c3 and f3 are actively placed, especially the light-squared bishop that eyes key diagonals. Divya, with Black, has mirrored the setup well, placing her queen on d7 and keeping her knights on c6 and f6. The pawn move h6 prevents any potential Bg5 pin from White. So far, neither side has launched a concrete attack, but the position is rich with strategic possibilities, with Humpy having a slight initiative due to her central control and piece activity. 5:42 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES Game 2: Game after 15 moves Both players have completed their development and castled kingside. The queens are off their starting ranks and centralized—White's queen sits solidly on d3, while Black's queen holds the d7 post. White (Humpy) has both bishops harmoniously placed on c3 and f3, creating long-range pressure. Meanwhile, Black (Divya) has placed her knights on active central squares (c6 and f6) and connected her rooks. Both sides are well-positioned, with no clear weaknesses. The pawn structure is symmetrical around the center, and both players are likely preparing for maneuvering battles in the middlegame. 5:28 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES Game 2: Double castle After a series of central exchanges, both players have castled kingside, bringing safety to their monarchs. Koneru Humpy has developed an active setup with her bishops on c3 and f3, eyeing critical diagonals. Divya Deshmukh has placed both knights centrally, and her king remains in the center, hinting at a possible delayed castle. The game remains balanced but tense, with strategic tension building around the d4-d5 structure. Humpy appears slightly more comfortable in development, but it's still anyone's game. 5:19 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES Game 2: Pawns traded The opening phase has transitioned into a structured but tense middle game. After early central skirmishes, both players traded pawns in the center with cxd5 exd5. Humpy then struck with d4, aiming for central space before her knight on f3 could be pinned by Divya's bishop on g4. The current setup reflects a classic battle of structure and initiative — White aims for stable central control, while Black looks for dynamic piece play. The tension on the kingside is slowly building. 5:06 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES Game 2: Game after 8 maoves It's a fascinating Queen's Pawn Game underway as Koneru Humpy (White) and Divya Deshmukh (Black) navigate through a tense opening phase. With both players castling still pending, the center is heating up. After 8 moves, the board stands: Nf3 d5 e3 Nf6 c4 e6 Nc3 a6 b3 c5 Bb2 Nc6 cxd5 exd5 d4 White is playing for long-term pressure with a solid queenside fianchetto setup. Black has countered actively in the center with ...c5 and ...d5, hinting at a dynamic symmetrical structure. The pawn chains and open c-file may become critical soon. 4:56 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES Game 2: Classice open in the match by Humpy India's two finest minds, Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh, are locked in battle in the highly anticipated final of the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup. Humpy, with White, opened with 1. Nf3, and the game has transitioned into a flexible setup with both players cautiously developing their pieces. The moves so far: Nf3 d5 e3 Nf6 c4 e6 Nc3 A classic Queen's Pawn opening is unfolding, with both players eyeing central control. Stay tuned for further updates as the strategy deepens and the tension builds. 4:43 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES Game 2: Action underway The 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup final game 2 between India's Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh is now underway. 4:40 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES Game 2: Humpy to play with white today Chess veteran Koneru Humpy holds the edge heading into Game 2 as she takes the white pieces. Youngster Divya Deshmukh, who had the advantage of white in the opener, let a promising position slip on Saturday. 4:30 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES Game 2: Match timing The 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup final game 2 between India's Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh will start at 4:45 PM IST, i.e., 15 minutes from now. 4:20 PM FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Final LIVE UPDATES Game 2: Previous winners of FIDE Women's WC The inaugural 2021 Women's Chess World Cup in Sochi was won by Alexandra Kosteniuk, who defeated Aleksandra Goryachkina in the final In the 2023 edition held in Baku, Aleksandra Goryachkina claimed the title by defeating Nurgyul Salimova in the final match 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.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
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- 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.
