Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh, FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 Final LIVE updates: Game 1 to start at 4:45 IST
Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh will meet in an all-Indian final at the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi, marking India’s best-ever performance at the event. It’s a generational clash: Humpy, 38, is a Grand Master and reigning World Rapid Champion; Divya, 19, is a rising star and Junior World Champion. Both have secured spots in the 2026 Candidates, the qualifier to challenge China’s Ju Wenjun for the World Championship.