Months after contemplating a break from chess, Divya Deshmukh scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup.

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

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

Viswanathan Anand credits the 38-year-old's open mind and flexibility, while her second, Kushager Krishnater details about ...

Divya Deshmukh’s victory at the 2025 Women’s Chess World Cup was historic, but more importantly, it highlighted her flourishing game and signalled the possibility of Indian women dominating the sport.

On Monday, July 28, 2025, in Batumi, Georgia, known for its stunning Black Sea coastline, a new star emerged to conquer the ...

Divya Deshmukh triumphed over Koneru Humpy to claim the 2025 Chess World Cup title in Batumi. This victory highlights India’s growing supremacy in global chess and sets the stage for continued success ...

India’s Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy led a historic campaign at the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss, sealing two Candidates spots ...

Divya Deshmukh, from Nagpur, achieved a historic win. She became the first Indian and youngest to secure the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup in Georgia. In the final, she defeated Koneru Humpy. Divya's ...

The next generation of American chess stars made their mark while legends reinforced their legacy in this year’s U.S. Junior, ...

In the game of 64 squares and 32 pieces, Indian women GMs<br />created history by winning the gold and silver, with Divya DeshMukh annexing the <br />World Cup title defeating her compatriot Koneru ...

Kolkata : Divya Deshmukh, the 19-year-old International Master from Nagpur, Maharashtra, etched her name into chess history ...