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Divya Deshmukh becomes first Indian to reach FIDE Women`s World Cup final

Mid-Day Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Having held Tan to a solid draw on Tuesday with the black pieces in a tightly-contested game stemming from the Queen’s Gambit Declined, Divya entered the second game with renewed focus. Playing with the white pieces, she built her position with precision and waited patiently for her opportunity
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