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Who is Divya Deshmukh: 19 -year -old Divya Deshmukh created history by defeating Koneru Hampi, more than her in the FIDE Women’s World Cup final.

New Delhi. After the 24 -day battle of chess, Divya Deshmukh created history by defeating Koneru Hampi, more experienced in the final in the city of Batumi in Georgia. She carried out the feat of becoming FIDE Women’s World Cup champion in the tiebrex. The final match between Divya and Hampi was a fight for generations where 19 -year -old Divya is half of the experienced Hampi.
Hampi is the first female grandmaster in India. This match was between two Indians. For the third place, there was a fight between two Chinese stars Tan Jhongi and Lei Tingji. Since Hampi became Grandmaster, only two women have been able to become Grandmaster. With today’s victory, Divya has also joined this special list.