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FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup: India Becomes First Nation With Four Quarterfinalists
India became the first nation to reach the quarterfinals of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025 with four players: Koneru Humpy, R Vaishali, D Harika, and Divya Deshmukh. Their stunning wins against top-seeded players mark a turning point in women’s chess. As they now battle for semifinal spots and a place in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, the spotlight is firmly on India's rising dominance.
Jul 21, 20252 min read
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