India is guaranteed to win the FIDE Women's World Cup, Who exactly will be decided in the next few days

The Semifinal win has been historic for GM Koneru Humpy for a multitude of reasons. For the first time ever, two Indians will battle for the World Cup. This will also mark the first time an Indian will win the FIDE Women's World Cup and also secure the second place. Humpy along with Divya has qualified to the Women's Candidates 2026. Humpy is the reigning World Rapid Women's champion. She could very become the Women's World Cup winner on Sunday or Monday.

GM Koneru Humpy reminded the world once again why she is a legend | Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

10'+10" Game 2: Humpy - Tingjie: 1-0

After a draw in the first two 15'+10" Rapid games, GM Koneru Humpy (2446) lost the first 10'+10" Rapid game. She struck back by winning the must-win second 10'+10" Rapid game against GM Tingjie Lei (CHN, 2499).

Humpy (2418) won the next two 5'+3" Blitz tie-break games against Tingjie (2490) to win the match and secure her place in the Finals.

Interview with GM Koneru Humpy | Video: FIDE

Both GM Koneru Humpy and GM Tingjie Lei (CHN) meditating before the game | Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

It's game time | Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

GM Koneru Humpy getting herself in the zone | Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

Tears of joy probably? | Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

WIM Saritha Reddy, GM Koneru Humpy and GM Shyam Sundar M | Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman

Replay Round 6/Semifinal Tie-break live stream

Replay Round 6/Semifinal Tie-break live commentary by FI Niklesh Jain, GM Pravin Thipsay and IM Sagar Shah | Video: ChessBase India
Replay Round 6/Semifinal Tie-break live commentary by IM Almira Skripchenko (FRA) and GM Valeriane Gaprindashvili (GEO) | Video: FIDE

Prizes

The total prize fund is US$ 691250 which will be distributed among 107 players. The top three prizes are $50000, 35000 and 25000.

Links

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Tournament Regulations