Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old chess prodigy, has emerged victorious at the FIDE Women's World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy in a thrilling tie-break. This remarkable win not only secures her the coveted title but also earns her the prestigious Grandmaster title.

Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy are set to play tiebreakers on Monday after game 2 of the FIDE Women's World Cup ended in a draw. Divya, who did not make utmost use of her promising opening in the first game on Saturday, was far more composed against a Queen pawn opening by transposition employed by her opponent in game 2 on Sunday.