The FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 final between India’s Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh will head into tiebreaks after the two played out a sedate draw in the second classical game on Sunday, in Batumi, Georgia.
The tiebreaks will happen on Monday, starting with two 15+10 rapid games.
Both Humpy and Divya played within the conventional lines in Game 2, opting for safer choices, unlike in the error-prone opener on Saturday.
AS IT HAPPENED – Humpy vs Divya GAME 2
Early in the game on Sunday, the two found the engine-recommended moves regularly to produce an accurate start.
Divya though nudged ahead of her experienced compatriot with some aggressive play, forcing Humpy to concede a huge time advantage.
But, Humpy, playing with white pieces, soon turned the tide as she exerted counter-pressure, giving up a pawn to gain a foothold in the game.
Humpy also declined a queen trade as she hunted for an opening. Divya defended resolutely, before offering a three-fold repetition draw, which Humpy accepted after some consideration.
All moves – Game 2 (Humpy with white)
1. Nf3 d5
2. e3 Nf6
3. c4 e6
4. Nc3 a6
5. b3 c5
6. Bb2 Nc6
7. cxd5 exd5
8. d4 Bg4
9. Be2 Bxf3
10. Bxf3 cxd4
11. exd4 Bb4
12. O-O Bxc3
13. Bxc3 O-O
14. Qd3 Re8
15. Rfe1 Qd7
16. h3 h6
17. Rac1 Rxe1+
18. Rxe1 Re8
19. Rxe8+ Qxe8
20. Qf5 Qe6
21. Qf4 Ne4
22. Bxe4 dxe4
23. d5 Qxd5
24. Qg4 g6
25. Qc8+ Nd8
26. Qb8 Qg5
27. Bd4 Kh7
28. Qc7 Qd5
29. Bb6 Nc6
30. Qxb7 Qd1+
31. Kh2 Qd6+
32. Kg1 Qd1+
33. Kh2 Qd6+
34. Kg1 Qd1+
