Triumphant Strides: Divya Deshmukh's Historic Win at FIDE Women's World Cup

Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh has carved her name in history by becoming the first Indian woman to clinch the FIDE Women's World Cup title. Her path to victory was laden with challenges, including nail-biting matches against seasoned players such as Koneru Humpy and Dronavalli Harika.

After a series of intensely competitive matches that were mentally and physically demanding, Deshmukh overcame Humpy in a tiebreaker after two classical games ended in a draw. Her success in this rigorous tournament emphasized her resilience and unwavering determination.

Reflecting on her journey, Deshmukh noted the emotional and psychological stress involved. However, she remained focused, taking each game one at a time, which eventually led to her historic triumph and the prestigious Grandmaster title.

(With inputs from agencies.)