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India’s Divya Deshmukh scripted history by becoming the first Indian to enter the FIDE Women’s World Cup final after defeating China’s Tan Zhongyi. The win also secured her a spot in the 2026 Candidates and her maiden GM norm.

The two Indians have had a great beginning drawing with black and in the return game both will play as white in the FIDE Women’s World Cup

Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh held their Chinese opponents to solid draws in the first semifinal games of the FIDE Women’s World Cup, keeping India’s hopes alive for final qualification