The FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 quarterfinals are here, and we are all here for it. After intense battles in Round 4 and nail-biting tiebreaks, the eight players who made the cut represent some of the strongest names in women’s chess today.
India’s Dominance
One of the big stories from the round was India’s outstanding performance. All four Indian players who reached Round 4 fought hard, and remarkably, all four advanced to the quarterfinals after winning tiebreak games. GM Koneru Humpy and IM Divya Deshmukh were the first to seal their spots in the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 quarterfinals, defeating Alexandra Kosteniuk and Zhu Jiner, respectively, in the 15-minute rapid games.
Meanwhile, GM Harika Dronavalli and GM Vaishali Rameshbabu clinched their places in exciting tiebreaks featuring shorter time controls and amazing skills.
Chinese Contingent: Hard To Beat
On the other side, the Chinese contingent remained strong, with Lei Tingjie, Tan Zhongyi, and Song Yuxin all advancing smoothly to the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 quarterfinals without the need for tiebreaks in most cases. Their solid performances underline why China has become a powerhouse in women’s chess.
The Home-Favourite
Another notable result came from local star Nana Dzagnidze. The Georgian player impressed the home crowd by knocking out Ukraine’s Mariya Muzychuk, a former World Champion. This victory added a local flavour to the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 quarterfinals lineup and raised hopes for a deep run from the host nation’s top player.
FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 Quarterfinalists
Koneru Humpy (India)
Harika Dronavalli (India)
Divya Deshmukh (India)
Vaishali Rameshbabu (India)
Lei Tingjie (China)
Tan Zhongyi (China)
Song Yuxin (China)
Nana Dzagnidze (Georgia)
FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 Quarterfinals Pairings
The quarterfinal match-ups promise some exciting clashes:
- Lei Tingjie vs Nana Dzagnidze
- Koneru Humpy vs Song Yuxin
- Harika Dronavalli vs Divya Deshmukh
- Tan Zhongyi vs Vaishali Rameshbabu
Each pairing offers its own story, from the experience and strategic play of veterans like Koneru and Tan Zhongyi to the rising talents such as Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali.
The tournament prize pool stands at nearly $700,000, with $50,000 going to the winner. Also, the top three finalists will earn spots in the next Women’s Candidates tournament, opening doors to a challenge for the World Championship.
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