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Indian Quartet Storms into FIDE Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals, Historic Feat Sets Stage for Semifinal Showdown

Updated: July 20, 2025 08:20

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India has scripted chess history at the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, with four players—Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, Dronavalli Harika, and R Vaishali—advancing to the quarterfinals. This marks the first time a single nation has secured 50% representation in the last eight of the prestigious tournament.
 
Key Highlights:
  • Divya Deshmukh stunned second seed Zhu Jiner of China 1.5-0.5 in rapid tiebreaks, showcasing nerves of steel and tactical brilliance.
  • Koneru Humpy outplayed former World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk with a composed 1.5-0.5 win, reaffirming her elite status.
  • Harika Dronavalli overcame Kateryna Lagno in a marathon tiebreak, clinching victory in the fourth rapid game after a dramatic comeback.
  • R Vaishali edged past Kazakhstan’s Meruert Kamalidenova in blitz tiebreaks, surviving multiple swings in momentum.
Quarterfinal Matchups:
  • Harika vs Divya in an all-Indian clash guarantees at least one semifinalist.
  • Humpy faces China’s Song Yuxin, while Vaishali takes on Tan Zhongyi, the reigning World Championship challenger.
  • The remaining tie features Georgia’s Nana Dzagnidze against China’s Lei Tingjie.
Strategic Context:
  • India’s dominance reflects its rising stature in global chess, building on recent Olympiad and Candidates success.
  • The top three finishers will qualify for the Women’s Candidates Tournament, a gateway to the World Championship.
Sources: Mid-Day, Indian Express, MSN India, FIDE.com, NDTV Sports (July 2025)

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