Divya Deshmukh Laments Missed Chances in Game 1 Draw vs Koneru Humpy in FIDE Women’s World Cup Final

"Humpy Was Our Leader But Divya's Breakthrough A Complete Package": Viswanathan Anand To NDTV On Women's Chess World Cup Final

Viswanathan Anand spoke to NDTV in an exclusive chat as Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh battle it out in the Women's Chess World Cup final.

Divya Deshmukh laments missed chances in Game 1 draw vs Koneru Humpy in FIDE Women’s World Cup final

India’s Divya Deshmukh expressed her disappointment in the chances she missed in the first classical game of the FIDE Women’s World Cup final against compatriot Koneru Humpy.

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi applaud Divya Deshmukh for historic title at FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Divya Deshmukh on winning the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025 title.

Divya Deshmukh Chess Grandmaster: India’s 4th Woman GM at 19

At just 19 years old, with nerves of steel and eyes locked on the board, Divya Deshmukh made the move that stunned her opponent — and made history. With that final checkmate against Indian chess legend Koneru Humpy, she wasn’t just winning a game. She was becoming the Divya Deshmukh chess Grandmaster everyone will remember — India’s 4th woman to achieve the title. This wasn’t just a title. It was a moment that announced a new era in Indian chess…

Divya Deshmukh Creates History, Clinches Women’s World Cup 2025 Title

In a landmark moment for Indian chess, young prodigy Divya Deshmukh defeated compatriot Koneru Humpy to win the Women’s World Cup 2025 crown. The final match, held on July 28, culminated in a thrilling tie-break that saw Deshmukh emerge victorious 1.5-0.5. The classical round ended in a stalemate on Sunday, setting the stage for rapid […] The post Divya Deshmukh Creates History, Clinches Women’s World Cup 2025 Title appeared first on Pragativadi…

Divya Deshmukh scripts history to become first Indian woman to win Chess World Cup

Baku, July 28, 2025 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 Monday to script a fairytale ending in Baku. The classical games played over the weekend had ended in tense draws, with both players showcasing resilience an…