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Deshmukh Advances to Women's Speed Chess Quarterfinals With 10–3 Victory

Her victory cements her rapid-chess momentum, setting up a quarterfinal clash with world No. 1 Hou Yifan.

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Overview

  • Divya Deshmukh defeated Lei Tingjie 10–3 in the round of 16 of the Chess.com Women’s Speed Chess Championship.
  • The match unfolded across three segments—5+1 rapid, 3+1 blitz and 1+1 bullet—with Deshmukh winning eight games, drawing four and losing just one.
  • Chess.com reported that Lei Tingjie faced intermittent internet connectivity problems, disrupting her play.
  • The single-elimination tournament features 16 top female players competing online for a $75,000 prize pool.
  • The victory extends Deshmukh’s momentum after her July FIDE Women’s World Cup win, which secured her grandmaster title and a spot in the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament.