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PM Modi congratulates Divya Deshmukh on winning FIDE Women's World Cup 2025

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi sent his congratulatory wish to Divya Deshmukh, who clinched the FIDE Women's World Cup on Monday.

In Graphics: Who is Divya Deshmukh? The new FIDE Women's World Cup winner

Divya Deshmukh defeated legendary Grandmaster Koneru Humpy to claim the FIDE Women's World Cup title. The 19-year-old won the contest in the tie-breaker.

'This result has been long time coming for Divya': Viswanathan Anand applauds Divya Deshmukh's historic win for India

In an exclusive chat with Firstpost, 5-time world champion of chess, Viswanathan Anand, expressed his thoughts on India's Divya Deshmukh scripting history by winning the FIDE Women's World Cup.

'This is just the start': Confident Divya Deshmukh sets sights on more success after FIDE Women's World Cup history

Divya Deshmukh is not ready to rest on her laurels after creating chess history by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025. The newly-awarded Grandmaster is aiming for more and bigger victories.

FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup Highlights: Divya Deshmukh wins Women's Chess World Cup final

Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup Final 2025 Tiebreaks Highlights: Divya Deshmukh has become first Indian ever to win the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup as she defeated fellow compatriot Koneru Humpy 1.5-0.5 in the final.

How Divya Deshmukh outfoxed Koneru Humpy, scripted history by winning FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025

India’s 19-year-old chess sensation Divya Deshmukh made history on Monday, becoming the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup and also the country’s 88th Grandmaster, after defeating the legendary Koneru Humpy in the tiebreaks.

'The new queen of world chess': India rejoices as Divya Deshmukh clinches FIDE Women's World Cup title

Divya Deshmukh defeated compatriot Koneru Humpy in the final of the FIDE Women's World Cup. Deshmukh won the title after Humpy made a blunder in game 2 of the tie-breaker.

Divya opens up on missed chances against Humpy in Classical leg of Chess World Cup final: 'Felt like a loss'

IM Divya Deshmukh admitted the draw in Game 1 of the all-Indian FIDE Women's World Cup final against GM Koneru Humpy felt like a defeat, and that she managed to complicate things in Game 2 when it should have been an easy draw.

Sarin sole Indian to qualify for Esports World Cup through Last Chance Qualifier as Praggnanandhaa misses out

Nihal Sarin emerged the sole Indian to qualify for chess' debut at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh next week after R Praggnanandhaa bowed out with an Armageddon defeat against Anish Giri.

Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh, Women’s Chess World Cup Final 2025 Highlights: Game 2 ends in draw via repetition

Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh Highlights, FIDE Women's World Cup 2025: The all-Indian final between GM Koneru Humpy and IM Divya Deshmukh moves into the tie-breaks with the second Classical game ending in a 34-move draw on Sunday.

Humpy, Divya set to battle it out in tie-breaks as Game 2 of Women's Chess World Cup final ends in draw

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy and International Master Divya Deshmukh played out a 34-move draw via three-fold repetition in the second Classical game of the all-Indian final in Batumi, Georgia, in which the former played with white pieces. The tie-breaks will be taking place on Monday.

How Divya missed out on going 1-0 up against Humpy in Game 1 of FIDE Women's World Cup Final

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy and International Master Divya Deshmukh played out a 41-move draw in Game 1 of the FIDE Women's World Cup Final in Batumi, Georgia on Saturday. Divya, however, could have seized the lead while playing with white pieces.

Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy play out draw in Game 1 of FIDE Women's World Cup final

IM Divya Deshmukh held GM Koneru Humpy to a 41-move stalemate while playing with white pieces in Game 1 if the FIDE Women's World Cup final in Batumi, Georgia despite committing a knight blunder in her 12th move.

How Divya Deshmukh can become Grandmaster by winning FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025

Divya Deshmukh has reached the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 final, creating history for Indian chess. Here’s how winning the title can make her India’s next Grandmaster and what happens if she loses.

Magnus Carlsen asked to define Gukesh in one word, his reply will leave you in awe; watch video

Magnus Carlsen and other top chess players describe world champion D Gukesh in one word in a fun viral video. From “wholesome” to “fighter,” here’s how they see the young Indian star.

From Asian Cup qualification to Chess World Cup, how 2025 has been a dream year for women’s sport in India

From India qualifying for the Women’s Asian Cup on merit for the first time ever in football to an all-Indian final at the Women’s Chess World Cup and a historic double on English soil in cricket, it has been quite the roller-coaster ride so far this year.

Freestyle Chess Las Vegas winner Aronian tops group in Esports World Cup Chess Qualifier; Gujrathi knocked out

Aronian, who had won the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour earlier this month, topped a tough Group A to advance to the Playoffs of the Last Chance Qualifier ahead of the Esports World Cup, where chess makes its debut this year.

FIDE Women's World Cup Final: When will Divya Deshmukh take on Koneru Humpy? Format, prize money and live streaming details

FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 Final: As Divya Deshmukh gets ready to take on fellow Indian Koneru Humpy in the final, here's a look at the format of the match, prize money and live streaming details.

Koneru Humpy braces for 'tough' all-Indian FIDE Women's World Cup final: 'Divya has played tremendously well...'

Koneru Humpy outclassed Chinese top-seed Lei Tingjie in the tie-breaks to win the FIDE Women's World Cup semi-final 5-3 and set up an all-Indian final against Divya Deshmukh, who had defeated Tan Zhongyi on the previous day.

Humpy sets up historic all-Indian FIDE Women's World Cup final against Divya after beating top-seed Lei

Koneru Humpy defeated world No 3 Lei Tingjie 5-3, prevailing over the Chinese top-seed with a hat-trick of wins in the tie-breaks after the two players drew both of their Classical matches on Wednesday.

FIDE CEO responds to Nakamura's claim of Candidates rating spot serving to benefit Carlsen: 'Completely illogical'

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky refuted American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura's statement suggesting the rating spot in the Candidates qualification process was essentially to lure world No 1 Magnus Carlsen into challenging for the world title once again.

Divya Deshmukh finally establishes herself among chess' elite with historic run to Women's World Cup final

Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian to enter the FIDE Women's World Cup final after defeating Chinese Grandmaster Tan Zhongyi 1.5-0.5 on Wednesday, and in the process, confirmed her place in next year's Candidates Tournament.

'I just need some sleep and food': Divya Deshmukh’s first reaction after making history at FIDE World Cup

Divya Deshmukh created history by becoming the first Indian to reach the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 final after defeating China’s Tan Zhongyi. The 19-year-old also secured a spot in the Women’s Candidates Tournament thanks to the win.

Divya Deshmukh continues making history in Batumi by storming into FIDE Women's World Cup final

Divya Deshmukh was assured of a spot in the 2026 Women's Candidates Tournament after defeating China's Tan Zhongyi 1.5-0.5 in the semi-finals of the FIDE Women's World Cup on Wednesday. Koneru Humpy, meanwhile, faces Lie Tingjie in the tie-breaks after the two played out back-to-back draws.

D Gukesh makes rare Titled Tuesday Blitz appearance with an eye on future; leaves Hikaru Nakamura shocked

It wasn’t the most memorable outing for world champion D Gukesh, who made a rare appearance in the Titled Tuesday Blitz, leaving Hikaru Nakamura shocked. But Gukesh’s latest move was well calculated, as the Indian Grandmaster has his eyes firmly set on the future.

‘Only reason to do this is to get on social media’: Vishy Anand slams Magnus Carlsen for heated reaction after Gukesh loss

Magnus Carlsen’s shocking loss to World Champion D Gukesh at Norway Chess 2025 went viral after his dramatic table-slam reaction. Viswanathan Anand has finally reacted to the incident, which took the chess world by storm.

‘Not going to win every tournament but...’: Magnus Carlsen on third-place finish at Las Vegas Freestyle event

Magnus Carlsen fought back from a poor start to finish third at the Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, beating Hikaru Nakamura in the $100,000 playoff. Levon Aronian won the title against Hans Niemann, with Carlsen praising his resilience.

FIDE Women’s World Cup: Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh stay unbeaten after semifinal openers

Indian chess stars Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh held Chinese opponents Tingjie Lei and Zhongyi Tan to draws in the first leg of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinals. Meanwhile, Humpy’s pre-game meditation moment also went viral on social media because of Tingjie's reaction.

'Magnus feels Praggnanandhaa plays most similar to him': Carlsen's wife reveals, talks about Gukesh, Erigaisi

Magnus Carlsen's wife Ella has spilled the beans on who the World No.1 player feels plays the 'most similar' chess to him. She also spoke on Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and D Gukesh.

'Beating Zhu Jiner gave me confidence': Divya Deshmukh reflects on historic Chess World Cup run, credits mother's support

Indian teenage chess star Divya Deshmukh added a new chapter to her rising reputation on Monday, becoming only the second Indian to reach the semi-finals of the FIDE Women’s World Cup. She reflects on her mother's support and the key factors behind her memorable run.