Indian chess is going through what many are calling its “Golden Age”—a period defined by unprecedented success, a surge of young prodigies, and a cultural shift that has transformed chess from a niche ...

The conclusion of the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup has seen a reshuffle in the 2024-25 FIDE Women's Chess Events rankings, ...

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The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution congratulating 19-year-old chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh for becoming the youngest winner of the Women`s Chess World Cup. The resolution was ...

On Monday, teenager Divya Deshmukh, 19, added another chapter to this with her World Cup win, outwitting the seasoned Koneru ...

Divya Deshmukh, at 19, has won the World Cup chess title. She is the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. She is returning to Nagpur for a grand welcome. Divya won $50,000. She will participate in ...

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 ...

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

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 ...