Teen Prodigy Divya Deshmukh Secures FIDE Women's World Cup
Teenaged chess sensation Divya Deshmukh has achieved her career's pinnacle by winning the FIDE Women's World Cup. Her victory against Koneru Humpy not only earned her the prestigious title but also secured her Grandmaster status. Deshmukh is the fourth Indian woman to achieve this honor.
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Teenaged Indian chess sensation Divya Deshmukh clinched the FIDE Women's World Cup title, marking a career peak. She overcame compatriot Koneru Humpy in a tie-breaker win on Monday.
This win not only earned 19-year-old Deshmukh the esteemed title but also saw her become a Grandmaster, a significant achievement considering the tournament's initial challenges.
Deshmukh, hailing from Nagpur, is the fourth Indian woman to achieve Grandmaster status and the 88th overall globally. Her victory followed two initial draws, culminating in a decisive performance in the final round to emerge victorious with a 2.5-1.5 score.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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