World Cup: Humpy Scripts History, Women Dominate India's Rise | First Sports With Rupha Ramani |N18G

World Cup: Humpy Scripts History, Women Dominate India's Rise | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G

India’s chess revolution is no longer just about teenage boys taking over the global stage — the women are making history too. At the FIDE Women’s World Cup, Koneru Humpy became the first Indian woman to reach the semifinals. But the real story runs deeper: four Indian women made it to the quarterfinals, outnumbering even China's contingent. Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, and teenage sensation Divya Deshmukh have all showcased their grit and brilliance — proving that India's dominance in chess isn’t confined to just one gender or generation. Rupha Ramani breaks down the rise of India’s women in global chess, the fierce rivalries, the generational shifts, and why India now stands as a true chess superpower.

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