India, July 25 -- Divya Deskhmukh is set to face Koneru Humpy in an all-Indian FIDE Women's World Cup, starting on Saturday. The 19-year-old reached the final after defeating former World Champion Tan Zhongyi in the semi-finals, qualifying for the Candidates 2026, and also winning her first GM norm.

The semi-final between Divya and Tan was a topsy-turvy encounter. But it alteast didn't reach the tie-breakers and now she gets some rest before the final.

On being asked about her win, she said, "I don't know. I think I could have played much better."

She added, "I was winning at one point, then I messed up in the middle game. I think I should have had a much smoother win. She (Tan) put up such a good fight after a point that I was just do...