Chess is gaining massive visibility in India, and athletes like Divya Deshmukh are becoming relatable icons for audiences who ...

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 from Nagpur wins the FIDE Women’s World Cup, becomes India’s 88th Grandmaster, and inspires a new generation ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Speaking exclusively with TOI from Batumi airport in Georgia, Divya talked at length and shared her thoughts on how it feels ...

Indian prodigy Divya Deshmukh's victory at the Women's World Cup in Batumi secured her a spot in the 2026 Candidates ...

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 ...