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'Wore lucky kurta, played Mary Kom songs and won': How Nagpur's 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh conquered chess world for India
Divya Deshmukh, at 19, has won the World Cup chess title. She is the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. She is ...
Exclusive: ‘I took inspiration from Milkha and Mary Kom movie songs’ - Divya Deshmukh
Speaking exclusively with TOI from Batumi airport in Georgia, Divya talked at length and shared her thoughts on how it feels ...
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Divya Deshmukh: What is the connection between chess world champion Divya Deshmukh and Dhoni?Coach's shocking revelation
Coach Reveals How India’s Young Chess Queen Mirrors the Cricket Legend In a story blending brilliance, poise, and patriotism, India’s 19-year-old chess sensation Divya Deshmukh has emerged as the 2025 ...
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President Murmu, PM Modi, Vishy Anand congratulate Divya Deshmukh for Women's World Cup triumph
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and five-time World Champion V. Anand, led the nation in congratulating and hailing young ...
Despite Women's World Cup final defeat, Koneru Humpy leads FIDE Circuit leaderboard; Divya Deshmukh makes massive jump
Indian prodigy Divya Deshmukh's victory at the Women's World Cup in Batumi secured her a spot in the 2026 Candidates ...
Explained: How Divya Deshmukh became Grandmaster without fulfilling all FIDE norms and rating requirements
Divya Deshmukh made history on Monday by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 and becoming India’s 88th Grandmaster. She ...