Divya Deshmukh: India's Rising Chess Prodigy Becomes Grandmaster
Teenage chess player Divya Deshmukh wins the FIDE Women's World Cup and becomes a Grandmaster, defeating Koneru Humpy. She is the fourth Indian woman to achieve this title. The victory secures her a spot in the Candidates tournament, setting her on the path to the Women's World Championship.
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Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh has achieved a landmark victory by clinching the FIDE Women's World Cup. On Monday, Deshmukh overcame a seasoned compatriot, Koneru Humpy, in a tense tie-breaker to secure the title.
This victory not only made the 19-year-old Nagpur native a Grandmaster—a feat that seemed improbable at the tournament's onset—but also puts her among the elite as only the fourth Indian woman to achieve this distinction.
Deshmukh's win comes during a wave of success for Indian chess, especially in men's categories. Her accomplishment grants her a place in the upcoming Candidates tournament, positioning her as a contender in the fight to take on China's Ju Wenjun for the Women's World Championship.
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