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Press Trust of India on MSN · 23m

Maharashtra cabinet honours Divya Deshmukh for world chess title win

The Maharashtra cabinet has passed a resolution congratulating Divya Deshmukh on being the youngest chess player to win the Women's Chess World Cup. The resolution was moved on Tuesday in the cabinet,

IndiaWest · 14h

India’s Divya Deshmukh,19, Becomes World Chess Champion

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 defeated legendary compatriot Koneru Humpy 1.5–0.5 in the rapid tie-breaks on July 28 to script a fairytale ending in Baku.

Mint on MSN · 1d

Divya Deshmukh beats Koneru Humpy in final to become FIDE Women’s World Cup champion 2025; netizens say ‘Glory of India’

Divya Deshmukh, 19, made history as the first Indian woman to win the Chess World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. Her victory, resulting in her becoming India's 88th Grandmaster, has inspired many and highlighted her emotional journey.

India Today on MSN1d

Divya Deshmukh's Chess World Cup triumph fuelled by mental toughness: Susan Polgar

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

6hon MSN

'Wore lucky kurta, played Mary Kom songs and won': How Nagpur's 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh conquered chess world for India

Divya Deshmukh, at 19, has won the World Cup chess title. She is the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. She is ...

7hon MSN

Exclusive: ‘I took inspiration from Milkha and Mary Kom movie songs’ - Divya Deshmukh

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

21h

Explained: How Divya Deshmukh became Grandmaster without fulfilling all FIDE norms and rating requirements

Divya Deshmukh made history on Monday by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 and becoming India’s 88th Grandmaster. She ...

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