Teen Chess Prodigy Divya Deshmukh: India's Youngest Women's World Cup Grandmaster
Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lauds Nagpur's Divya Deshmukh for winning the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025. Divya, who has clinched 35 medals previously, became the youngest Grandmaster defeating Koneru Humpy in Georgia. This achievement marks a significant milestone for both her family and the region.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis celebrated the victory of Nagpur teenager Divya Deshmukh in the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025. He highlighted the pride this achievement brings to both the city and the state.
The Maharashtra government plans to honor Divya's achievement, acknowledging her as the youngest chess player to win the title and attain a Grandmaster status.
The event saw Divya outsmarting experienced rival Koneru Humpy in an all-Indian final, making the victory even more significant for her family and the chess community in India.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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