The FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 is currently underway in Batumi, Georgia, featuring intense competition among 64 players in the initial rounds. Indian players have delivered notable performances, with four players—Grandmaster Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli, R. Vaishali, and Divya Deshmukh—advancing to the third round (Round of 32). WIM Priyanka K, rated 2090, achieved a major upset by defeating Hungary's top woman player, WGM Zsóka Gaál (2383), in a 5-3 tiebreak victory to reach Round 2, where she later faced Polish IM Klaudia Kulon (2406). However, Priyanka was eventually eliminated in the Round 2 tiebreaks. Other Indian players such as Vantika Agrawal also made headlines by defeating former Women’s World Champion Anna Ushenina to advance to Round 3. The tournament has seen several surprising upsets, including Kazakhstan’s Meruert Kamalidenova (2323) eliminating Aleksandra Goryachkina (2533), a pre-tournament favorite, in Round 2. The competition is marked by high-stakes tiebreaks and dramatic comebacks, with 16 players progressing to Round 4 as of July 14. Notable matches in Round 3 included draws by top Indian players Humpy and Harika, and Vaishali Rameshbabu holding a draw against Carissa Yip, eliminating the last remaining American competitor. Uzbekistan’s Umida Omonova has been recognized as Player of the Round in Round 3 after defeating higher-rated opponents to secure her place in Round 4. The tournament continues to unfold with live broadcasts and strong international participation, highlighting rising stars and established grandmasters in the women’s chess circuit.