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 ...

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 ...

On Divya Deshmukh becoming the FIDE Women's World Chess Champion 2025, her aunt, Smita Deshmukh says, "We are very happy. She ...

Divya, a 19-year-old rising sensation in the world of chess, became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup after overwhelming Koneru on Monday evening in the final via tiebreaks. She ...

The Prime Minister posted on X, "It's been a phenomenal day for Indian Chess! Divya Deshmukh has not only won the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup but also become a Grandmaster. Congratulations to her. Her ...

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

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

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

Divya Deshmukh, from Nagpur, achieved a historic win. She became the first Indian and youngest to secure the FIDE Women’s ...

World Champion Divya Deshmukh held her nerve and rose to the pinnacle, making history by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup ...

The legendary Susan Polgar has attributed Divya Deshmukh's stunning World Cup title triumph to her unyielding will to succeed ...