Koneru Humpy to Battle Divya Deshmukh in FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup Final
The FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup is set for a thrilling finale as Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh gear up to face each other in the ultimate showdown.
For the first time in Indian chess history, a champion from the country will be crowned in the prestigious FIDE Women’s World Cup.
Both Humpy and Deshmukh have secured spots in the upcoming Women’s candidates’ tournament by making it to the final stage of the competition.
Exciting Semifinal Matches
In the semifinals, Humpy displayed her resilience by staging a comeback victory against Tingjie Lei from China. On the other hand, Deshmukh triumphed over former world champion Zhongyi Tan in a closely fought match.
Match Details
The Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh match will take place on Saturday, July 26 (IST) in Batumi, Georgia. The action is slated to begin at 4:50 PM IST.
Unfortunately, the match will not be televised in India. However, fans can catch the live streaming on FIDE’s YouTube channel.
Don’t miss the chance to witness this historic clash between two formidable Indian players at the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup!
