India’s moves on the chess board continue to script a story that the game’s young achievers can narrate to their grandkids as tales of valour in mental combat. On Monday, teenager Divya Deshmukh, 19,

Divya Deshmukh, India's latest Grandmaster and World Cup winner, defeated Koneru Humpy in a thrilling tiebreaker for the title.

🇮🇳 Divya Deshmukh, just 19 years old, is the Winner of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup! 🏆 With this incredible victory, she: ✨ Becomes a Grandmaster ✨ Secures a spot at the next Women’s Candidates #FIDEWorldCup pic.twitter.com/95BAJ1grYH