In the end, the 19-year-old Divya emerge victorious against her own countrywoman and win the final in the rapid tiebreaks after two classical draws

Mumbai: Mumbai International Airport on Wednesday rolled out a warm welcome for Divya Deshmukh, the newly crowned FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 Champion, marking a historic moment for Indian chess. At just 19, Divya has become the first Indian woman to win the prestigious title, etching her name into the annals of sports history.

Teenaged Indian chess player Deshmukh became the youngest to win the Women's World Cup at Batumi in Georgia on Monday as she outwitted the seasoned Koneru Humpy in the tie-breaker of an all-Indian fin