Chess | India assured historical medals in the Women’s World Cup; But what to expect from Konaru Hampi vs Divya Deshmukh? , Chess news

New Delhi: The stage is set in Batumi, Georgia, and the curtain grows on Saturday for the Grand Finale of the Women’s World Cup. By Sunday, we can witness the crown of a new queen until the drama reaches the tiebreak on Monday. However, one thing is certain: India will run with a gold and silver medal.Women’s chess is a long -time playground of Chinese Grandmasters, who are currently occupying five of the top seven places in the world rankings. Nevertheless, for the third time since the establishment of the Women’s World Cup, there will be no Chinese player in the finals, thanks to India’s International Master (IM) Divya Deshmukh and Grandmaster (GM) Konaru Hampi, who defeated GM Tan Jongi and GM Lee Tingji of China respectively.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!“This is one of the most happy moments for Indian chess fans. The title is definitely coming to India,” 38 -year -old Hampi said after the semi -final win of the semi -finals on Li on Thursday.For Hampi, the World Rapid Champion, this is his first World Cup final appearance and a confirmed place in the 2026 candidates tournaments, a new chapter in a career that has already spread in 25 years.

There will be a growing strength sitting across the board: 19 -year -old Divya Deshmukh.As he entered the 15th seeded tournament, very few people would have predicted the storm. But the teenager from Nagpur has knocked on every high rank barrier with fearless, focused game.Hampi brings a cool lattice for decades to the top. Divya plays with the fire of youth. What happens when the snow fire?“Hampi is a legend, of course. She is calm and composed, is cool as a cucumber, even in the trouble of time. She remains calm to one from a trick until the game ends. This is her greatest strength.” Timesofindia.com On the eve of the Grand Finale.“This ideas should come up with opening, jumping from a loss, saving a bad situation, it is quite resourceful. His technique is at its peak.”Meanwhile, Divya has also impressed with her preparation.“She doesn’t feel like an inexperienced candidate,” Shyam said. “She is a confident child. Preparation for her inauguration, especially with white pieces, has been at the top notch. In a tiebreaker against Harika, she played very well, even in severe times. He defended properly for a long time. ,While some sees it as a generational conflict, Shyam believes that experience is not necessarily an advantage. “Being a relatively young … It is a long phenomenon, about a month, and young players usually do not have family -like responsibilities. In the case of Hampi, she is also a mother, so it is difficult to stay away from her child for a long time. I am sure that she will be keen to return home soon by the end of the match. So yes, it’s a bit difficult, ”they explained.

The Chennai coach said, “This format is quite difficult and at the same time it is very tedious for the players.” “It’s not like a Swiss system where you win today, lose tomorrow, and always has a next game. It’s a knockout, and each game is important. So, then, wisely, the players are blindly tired.”So, who has the shore?“It’s about the youth and experience,” Shyam said. “This is a toss-up. Hampi has faced many important matches in his life. Divya has speed. Whatever player has a clear head and more inspired will be a favorite.”Looking at Hampi’s World Rapid title last year, will Divya try to escape from the tiebreak?“I don’t think Divya will go thinking that she has to complete it in classical sports,” he said. “He defeated Harika, which is also very good in small formats. Yes, Hampi may be a minor favorite, but Divya will not overthrow it. She will just try to play a good chess. ,The first game of the final, holding white pieces with Divya, can be decisive. But beyond the result, the chess of Indian women never looks bright.The 33 -year -old Grandmaster said, “We have only three women right now: Hampi, Harika and Vaidi. If Divya wins, she becomes the fourth,” said the 33 -year -old Grandmaster.Whether the crown rests on an experienced eyebrow or on the teenager’s head, the Indian chess either wins. And as Shyam expressed it: “Gold and Silver, of course, now belonged to the Indian team, our Indians – from two Indians. I hope some more Indian candidates join and eventually become world champions, or at least play for the World Championship match. It is a great moment for Indian chess.”