Deshmukh in tears after becoming first Indian to reach WC final - Watch

India's Divya Deshmukh made history. She beat former world champion Tan Zhongyi. Divya secured a spot in the FIDE Women’s World Cup final. Koneru Humpy faces a tie-break. She drew with Lei Tingjie. The tournament highlights Asia's strength in women's chess. An Indian will play in the next Women’s Candidates Tournament. Fans hope for an all-Indian final.

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Deshmukh in tears after becoming first Indian to reach WC final - Watch
India's Divya Deshmukh made history. She beat former world champion Tan Zhongyi. Divya secured a spot in the FIDE Women’s World Cup final. Koneru Humpy faces a tie-break. She drew with Lei Tingjie. The tournament highlights Asia's strength in women's chess. An Indian will play in the next Women’s Candidates Tournament. Fans hope for an all-Indian final.
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