Divya Deshmukh
Divya Deshmukh, born on 9 December 2005 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, is the first Indian chess player to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup. She scripted history in the 2025 edition by defeating compatriot Koneru Humpy in the final. The landmark victory also earned her the Grandmaster title, making her th
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Nihal Sarin holds joint lead, Gukesh held by Divya Deshmukh in FIDE Grand Swiss Round 8
Fpsports •Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin shared the lead at the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss after a quick draw with Matthias Bluebaum in round eight. Meanwhile, Divya Deshmukh held World Champion Gukesh to a six-hour marathon draw.
FIDE Grand Swiss Chess: After World Cup history, Divya Deshmukh set to push boundaries in Samarkand
Fpsports •Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh is not resting on her laurels after a historic Chess World Cup win. She will now challenge the best in the Open section of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, a rare feat for female players.
Rising star Divya Deshmukh can prove Garry Kasparov wrong, follow Judit Polgar's footsteps; here's how
Fpsports •After winning the 2025 Women's Chess World Cup in style and becoming India's 88th Grandmaster, Divya Deshmukh faces a brand new challenge – that of competing in the 'Open' category of the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss, alongside reigning world champion D Gukesh among others.
Divya set to compete in 'Open' section of 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss alongside Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Arjun
Fpsports •Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh, who had recently defeated Koneru Humpy in an all-Indian Women's Chess World Cup final recently, has been added to the open section of the FIDE Grand Swiss along with Russia’s Aleksandra Goryachkina.
President Murmu heaps praise on Divya and Humpy, hails India's domination of chess: 'Brimming with a new confidence'
•In her address to the nation on Thursday, President Murmu also made special mention of Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy for the historic all-Indian final at the FIDE Women's World Cup, while looking forward to India's transformation as a "global sporting power-house" under National Sports Policy 2025.
Divya Deshmukh expresses desire to challenge Magnus Carlsen after winning Women's Chess World Cup: 'I will learn a lot'
Fpsports •The new Women's Chess World Cup winner, Divya Deshmukh, wants to play a match against world No.1 Magnus Carlsen as he hopes to develop her game after recently becoming a Grandmaster.
D Gukesh recalls competing alongside Divya Deshmukh since age of eight, acknowledges her World Cup triumph: 'We grew up together'
Fpsports •World Champion of Chess, D Gukesh, acknowledged the grand achievement of compatriot Divya Deshmukh, who recently won the FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi. Gukesh recalled their journey together in tournaments from the age of eight.
Divya Deshmukh exclusive: 'I was five when I started chess, used to sleep in my classes' — teenage prodigy on World Cup win, chess journey and more
Fpsports •In an exclusive conversation with Rupha Ramani on the latest episode of First Sports, Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh reflects on her victory over senior compatriot Koneru Humpy in the historic all-Indian final of the FIDE Women's World Cup, pays tribute to her late coach Rahul Joshi among other topics.
'They treat their players like superstars': American GM lauds Indian chess scene, slams US system
Fpsports •American GM Hans Niemann praised India's chess ecosystem while criticising the US system after Divya Deshmukh’s historic FIDE Women’s World Cup win. Divya was felicitated upon her arrival in the country and awarded a Rs 3 crore cash prize.
Divya Deshmukh awarded Rs 3 crore by Maharashtra CM after historic Chess World Cup win
•Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis felicitated FIDE Women's Chess World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh in Nagpur, awarding her Rs 3 crore for her historic victory. The 19-year-old became the youngest champion after defeating fellow Indian Koneru Humpy in the final.