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Women’s Chess World Cup

29.07.2025

 

Women’s Chess World Cup

 

Context (20–25 words):

India's chess landscape reached a milestone in July 2025, when Divya Deshmukh won the Women’s Chess World Cup, and India was also announced as host of FIDE World Cup 2025.

 

About the News :

• Divya Deshmukh won the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 in Georgia.
 • She became India’s 88th Grandmaster.
 • India will host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from 30 October to 27 November.
 

 

International Chess Federation (FIDE)

  1. FIDE is the International Chess Federation, the global governing body for chess.
  2. Founded in 1924, FIDE's motto is "Gens una Sumus," which translates to "We are one family".
  3. The organization is responsible for organizing the World Chess Championship and the Chess Olympiad.
  4. FIDE establishes standardized rules, regulations, and international rating systems for chess competition.
  5. Prestigious international titles, such as Grandmaster and International Master, are awarded by FIDE.

FIDE World Cup 2025:

• The FIDE World Cup 2025 will follow a knockout format with 206 players.
 • Each round has two classical games, followed by tie-breaks if needed.
 • Top 50 players receive byes; the rest play in reverse-pairings.
 • Top 3 finishers will qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
 • India’s chess infrastructure is globally recognised with events like Tata Steel Chess India.
 • India hosted the FIDE Olympiad 2022 and World Junior U-20 Championship 2024.

 

Conclusion :

With Divya Deshmukh’s historic win and India set to host the 2025 World Cup, the nation is emerging as a chess powerhouse, blending legacy, talent, and global recognition.

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