Chess | The banana survives in Batumi; India gets its first-ever Women's World Cup champion in Divya Deshmukh

Jul 29, 2025 - 09:35
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Chess | The banana survives in Batumi; India gets its first-ever Women's World Cup champion in Divya Deshmukh
In a historic win at Batumi, Georgia, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh clinched India's first-ever Women’s World Cup chess title, defeating Grandmaster Koneru Humpy. The intense final saw Divya, playing with black pieces, triumph in a rapid tie-break. Amidst the drama, an untouched banana served as her quirky companion, a constant presence throughout her victorious journey.

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