Chess WC: Divya, Vantika share lead after 3rd-round opener, close in on pre-quarterfinals

India’s Vantika Agrawal and Divya Deshmukh made significant strides at the FIDE World Women’s Chess Cup, winning their first games and advancing towards the pre-quarterfinals. Vantika defeated Russia’s Kateryna Lagno, while Divya overcame Serbia’s Teodora Injac. Top-rated Koneru Humpy, D Harika, and R Vaishali drew their respective matches, as Lei Tingjei of China secured a victory.