At just 19, Divya Deshmukh’s historic World Cup win has turned her into a breakout star in Indian sport. As brands look ...

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai on Saturday visited newly-crowned FIDE Chess World Cup champion and Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh at her residence in Nagpur to congratulate her on her remarkable ...

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

Divya Deshmukh, winner of the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup, returned home amid a rousing welcome by family and supporters, who ...

Divya Deshmukh, 19, became the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. She also earned her ...

Divya Deshmukh, 19, made history as the first Indian woman to win the Chess World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. Her victory, ...

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

Divya Deshmukh, with modest expectations, remarkably won the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025, securing a spot in the Candidates ...

The lights were bright, the cameras all trained on her, and across the board sat , one of India’s greatest chess players and a legend of the women’s chess circuit. For most youngsters, simply sitting ...

Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old, secures victory at the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup. She defeats Koneru Humpy in a tiebreaker.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded Indian chess players Divya Deshmukh for her victory over Koneru Humpy in ...