Batumi, July 20 -- Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy struck the first blow, securing the game one in the quarterfinals of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women's World Cup against China's Song Yuxin at Batumi on Saturday night.
The official X handle of FIDE provided this positive update to Indian chess fans. In a landmark moment for Indian chess, four Indian women have entered the quarterfinals of the FIDE Women's World Cup for the very first time. With only eight players left in the competition, India remarkably accounts for half of the remaining field.
The Round 4 tiebreaks were a true test of nerve and skill.
Grandmaster Humpy, one of India's most experienced campaigners, remained rock solid throughout her match against Swit...
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