Indian Chess: Her Story

• Indian chess has seen significant success, with twin golds at the Chess Olympiad and D. Gukesh’s World championship victory in Singapore.

• The women’s World Cup final in Batumi, Georgia, is a significant event, showcasing India’s dominance in the game.

• The final is an all-Indian affair, with Koneru Humpy, World No. 5, and Divya Deshmukh, ranked 18th, both overcoming Chinese rivals in the semifinals.

• The battle between Humpy and Deshmukh is a generational one, with Humpy being one of the world’s greatest female players and Deshmukh a rising star.

• The final is expected to be a memorable one for Indian sports fans, with two Indian finalists in the final