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Why Divya Deshmukh was destined to be the queen of Indian chess

Indian final ensures her a spot at Candidates 2026, whose winner will get to challenge the reigning chess world champion ...

From no norms to Grandmaster: Divya Deshmukh becomes India’s 88th GM and fourth among Indian women

Nagpur's Divya Deshmukh, 19, has become India's 88th Grandmaster after winning the Women's World Cup in Batumi. She bypassed ...

Mental toughness and will to win powered Divya Deshmukh, feels chess legend Susan Polgar

The legendary Susan Polgar has attributed Divya Deshmukh's stunning World Cup title triumph to her unyielding will to succeed ...

Divya Deshmukh stunned, says 'need time to process’ Chess World Cup title: ‘It was fate, me becoming Grandmaster this wa

Divya Deshmukh defeated Koneru Humpy to win the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup title, and also became India's 88th Grandmaster in the process.
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Divya Deshmukh: What is the connection between chess world champion Divya Deshmukh and Dhoni?Coach's shocking revelation

Coach Reveals How India’s Young Chess Queen Mirrors the Cricket Legend In a story blending brilliance, poise, and patriotism, India’s 19-year-old chess sensation Divya Deshmukh has emerged as the 2025 ...