India’s World Junior Champion, Divya Deshmukh, showcased exceptional performance at the FIDE Women’s World Cup semifinals in Batumi. She secured a notable victory against Grandmaster D Harika, advancing closer to qualifying for the prestigious Women’s Candidates tournament. In the upcoming face-off, she will challenge China’s Tan Zhongyi, while Koneru Humpy gears up against top seed Lei Tingjie. Divya’s strategic moves and unwavering determination have been key to her success so far in the tournament. Her journey towards the top has garnered attention and acclaim from the chess community, setting the stage for intense semifinal battles between India and China.
