Humpy, Divya, Vantika Advance in Women's Chess World Cup Batumi

Indian chess players have made significant progress in the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 held in Batumi, Georgia. Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh secured their places in the last 16, with Humpy delivering a dominant win against Polish IM Klaudia Kulon and Divya advancing after a quick draw in classical games. Vantika Agrawal also made headlines by defeating former world champion Anna Ushenina in tie-break matches, becoming the fifth Indian to reach the round of 32. Other Indian players such as Vaishali Rameshbabu, D Harika, and Padmini Rout participated in tie-breaks to advance or fight for progression, with Harika and Vaishali advancing to the third round. The Indian contingent has been a strong presence in the event, with multiple players facing top-ranked international opponents in upcoming rounds. These achievements highlight India's growing prominence in women's chess on the global stage.