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Divya Deshmukh: Indian Chess On An All-Time High
The 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh’s astounding Women’s World Cup victory over her senior compatriot Koneru Humpy is a reflection of the standing of Indian chess in the international arena currently. The ...
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India’s Divya Deshmukh,19, Becomes World Chess Champion
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 beats Koneru Humpy in final to become FIDE Women’s World Cup champion 2025; netizens say ‘Glory of India’
Divya Deshmukh, 19, made history as the first Indian woman to win the Chess World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. Her victory, ...
Women's World Cup: Divya Deshmukh takes control of the clock to stun Koneru Humpy, becomes first Indian winner
Divya Deshmukh, from Nagpur, achieved a historic win. She became the first Indian and youngest to secure the FIDE Women’s ...
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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 ...
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President Murmu, PM Modi, Vishy Anand congratulate Divya Deshmukh for Women's World Cup triumph
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and five-time World Champion V. Anand, led the nation in congratulating and hailing young ...
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Explained: How Divya Deshmukh became Grandmaster without fulfilling all FIDE norms and rating requirements
Divya Deshmukh made history on Monday by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 and becoming India’s 88th Grandmaster. She ...