- Koneru Humpy created history by reaching the semi-finals of the 2025 FIDE Women's Chess World Cup.
- She is the first Indian woman to achieve this feat.
- Humpy defeated China's Song Yuxin in the quarter-finals. The match took place in Batumi, Georgia.
- This is the first time an Indian woman has reached the last four of the tournament.
- Vaishali Rameshbabu lost in the quarter-finals.
- She was defeated by third seed Tan Zhongyi of China.
- Top seed Lei Tingjie continued her impressive form.
- She entered the semi-finals by defeating Nana Dzagnidze of Georgia.
- India will host the 2025 FIDE Chess World Cup.
- The event will be held from October 30 to November 27.
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