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The 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh at the FIDE Women’s World Cup signals that Indian chess’s ascent is far from over.

With the Women's World Cup in the bag and 88 grand masters, India is ready to take over the chess world. And they're making ...

The world of chess has been going through somewhat of an evolution in recent years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down ...

Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan praised Divya Deshmukh's win at the FIDE Women's World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. This victory not only earned her the World Cup title but also made her India's ...

Nineteen-year-old Divya Deshmukh achieved a historic victory by winning the FIDE Chess World Cup, making her the first Indian woman to earn this title. Her win in the all-Indian final against Koneru ...

In a historic moment, India’s Divya Deshmukh has defeated Koneru Humpy in the final of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup. The clash between the two was forced into a tiebreaker. Deshmukh had already ...

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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.

With this remarkable win, Divya Deshmukh is now not only the 2025 Women's World Cup Champion, but also one of the most exciting young stars in the world of chess. After the final game, an emotional ...