The results from the first game were shared on the official X handle of FIDE. Humpy's first game with China's Lei Tingjie ended in a draw at 0.5-0.5 each, and so did the other semifinal first game between China's Tan Zhongyi and Divya with a similar scoreline.
Divya Deshmukh produced a remarkable performance to defeat GM Harika Dronavalli in the Quarterfinals of the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025, winning both the tie-break games to advance to the semifinals. With this victory, Divya has become only the second Indian woman after GM Koneru Humpy to re
There were a couple of minor inaccuracies along the way, but Humpy kept things under control, playing safe and smart. Eventually, her opponent settled for a draw, which confirmed Humpy's passage into the final four.
The official X handle of FIDE provided this positive update to Indian chess fans. In a landmark moment for Indian chess, four Indian women have entered the quarterfinals of the FIDE Women's World Cup for the very first time. With only eight players left in the competition, India remarkabl
In a landmark moment for Indian chess, four Indian women have entered the quarterfinals of the FIDE Women's World Cup for the very first time. With only eight players left in the competition, India remarkably accounts for half of the remaining field.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 16: The SOG Grandmasters Series Championship South Zone Series 2 concluded in Chennai late Wednesday evening at an electrifying closing ceremony graced by Former Captain of Indian Cricket Team and cricketing icon Mr. Krishnamachari Srikkant, world rapid che
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen showed his class with an instructive victory in the endgame against Indian No. 2 Arjun Erigaisi. The Norwegian superstar, who had lost two Armageddon games in the last two rounds, made a strong statement with this win on home turf, according to a release from Norwa
The marquee clash of round one at the Norway Chess 2025 lived up to its billing as Magnus Carlsen conjured a classic king hunt to defeat reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in a thrilling encounter. It marked their first classical showdown since Gukesh clinched the world title and Carl
Drawing registrations from over 1,50,000 participants nationwide, the two-day event brought together elite talent in chess, blind chess, and rummy, marking a significant milestone in the country's skill-based gaming landscape.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 13: Renowned Indian jewellery brand Kirtilals is proud to announce the launch of Lustre & Legacy by Kirtilals, a monumental series showcasing six distinct collections, each designed to celebrate the artistry of natural diamond jewellery. The grand unve
The event saw exceptional performances, with 12 finalists being awarded the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Scholarship of Rs60,000 per year. Among the standout finalists, Akshita Jain (ICM Women), Jval Saurin Patel (ICM Men), Darpan Inani (ICMB), and Tanaji Gargote (IRG) emerged victorious in
This partnership marks a significant milestone in the evolution of skill-based gaming, bridging the gap between traditional mind sports and the emerging digital competitive ecosystem, as per a press release from SOG Grandmaster Series