In a proud moment for Maharashtra, 19-year-old chess champion Divya Deshmukh will be felicitated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in a grand civic ceremony on August 2 for her historic ...

The resolution was moved on Tuesday in the cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and comprising Deputy CMs ...

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 made history by defeating Koneru Humpy, becoming the first Indian to win the FIDE Women's World Cup. Despite ...

Divya Deshmukh, at 19, has won the World Cup chess title. She is the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. She is ...

Divya Deshmukh made history by winning the FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi. The 19-year-old defeated Grandmaster (GM) Koneru ...

Divya Deshmukh from Nagpur wins the FIDE Women’s World Cup, becomes India’s 88th Grandmaster, and inspires a new generation of chess players with her remarkable journey.

Legendary Grandmaster Susan Polgar has credited Divya Deshmukh's stunning World Cup victory to her unwavering determination ...

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 ...

Divya Deshmukh's World Cup win underlines the depth of Indian chess across all categories — open, junior, and now women's.

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

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 ...