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Divya Deshmukh recently created history by winning the Chess World Cup, becoming the youngest player and the first Indian to ...
While the 38-year-old Humpy is enjoying a second wind in her career, Divya’s World Cup triumph at 19 stresses India’s growing ...
Divya Deshmukh's World Cup win underlines the depth of Indian chess across all categories — open, junior, and now women's.
BAKU – The 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh stunned the chess world by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, becoming the first Indian woman to claim the prestigious title. In the all-Indian final, Divya ...
Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old, secures victory at the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup. She defeats Koneru Humpy in a tiebreaker.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded Indian chess players Divya Deshmukh for her victory over Koneru Humpy in ...
The final was an all-Indian affair between World No 5 Koneru Humpy and World No 18 Divya Deshmukh after both had the better ...
Divya Deshmukh, 19, became the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. She also earned her ...
Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai on Saturday visited newly-crowned FIDE Chess World Cup champion and Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh at her residence in Nagpur to congratulate her on her remarkable ...
At just 19, Divya Deshmukh’s historic World Cup win has turned her into a breakout star in Indian sport. As brands look ...
Indian final ensures her a spot at Candidates 2026, whose winner will get to challenge the reigning chess world champion ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised Divya Deshmukh after the 19-year-old Indian chess player was crowned the FIDE ...