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

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 ...

Divya Deshmukh made history by winning the FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi. The 19-year-old defeated Grandmaster (GM) Koneru ...

Divya Deshmukh from Nagpur wins the FIDE Women’s World Cup, becomes India’s 88th Grandmaster, and inspires a new generation ...

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

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

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

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 ...

According to the FIDE website, the total prize fund accumulated for this year's Women's World Cup was $691,250. Here is how ...

Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan praised Divya Deshmukh's win at the FIDE Women's World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. This victory not only earned her the World Cup title but also made her India's ...

Nineteen-year-old Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh has become the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women's World Cup in Georgia, defeating veteran Koneru Humpy. The victory sparked nationwide ...

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