In a stunning upset, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh clinched the FIDE Women’s World Cup title, defeating Koneru Humpy in rapid tiebreaks. This victory not only secured her the World Cup but also earned her final Grandmaster norm, making her the fourth Indian woman to achieve the prestigious GM title.
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