The FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 is currently underway in Batumi, Georgia, featuring intense competition among 64 players in a knockout format. The tournament saw several notable upsets and strong performances in Round 1, including WIM Priyanka K of India, rated 2090, who defeated Hungary's top female player, WGM Zsóka Gaál (2383), in a dramatic tiebreak with a final score of 5-3. Priyanka advanced to Round 2, where she is set to face Polish IM Klaudia Kulon (2406). Another upset occurred in Round 2 when Kazakhstan’s Meruert Kamalidenova (2323) defeated Aleksandra Goryachkina (2533) in Game 1 before Goryachkina leveled the match in Game 2, pushing it to playoffs. The tournament also features top seeds such as Lei Tingjie of China, Grandmasters Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli, and R. Vaishali from India, who have advanced to Round 3 along with IM Divya Deshmukh. Four Indian players—Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali, and Divya Deshmukh—secured their places in the third round, while Padmini, Vantika, and Priyanka are competing in Round 2 tiebreaks. The event is marked by high tension, dramatic tie-breaks, and the entry of top-ranked players in Round 2, intensifying the competition as the field narrows toward the title.