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India’s moves on the chess board continue to script a story that the game’s young achievers can narrate to their grandkids as ...
The Maharashtra cabinet has passed a resolution congratulating Divya Deshmukh on being the youngest chess player to win the Women's Chess World Cup ...
Divya Deshmukh made history by defeating Koneru Humpy, becoming the first Indian to win the FIDE Women's World Cup. Despite ...
Indian prodigy Divya Deshmukh's victory at the Women's World Cup in Batumi secured her a spot in the 2026 Candidates ...
Divya Deshmukh made history by winning the FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi. The 19-year-old defeated Grandmaster (GM) Koneru ...
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 ...
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 ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh on not only winning the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup but also becoming a Grandmaster.
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday congratulated Divya Deshmukh on becoming India's first FIDE Women's World Cup ...
In a world which sees few women challenging the top male players, Divya Deshmukh’s victory is a sign of the goalposts shifting.
Delhi-NCR faces intense rainfall with warnings extending to August 3, while a tragic bus-truck collision in Jharkhand claims six Kanwariya lives. Tensions ease on the Thailand-Cambodia border as ...
Indian final ensures her a spot at Candidates 2026, whose winner will get to challenge the reigning chess world champion ...