Divya Deshmukh
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D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa suffer defeat in Norway Chess; Divya Deshmukh continues winning run
Other Sports | May 27, 2026, 03:56 PM ISTIndia endured a difficult day at Norway Chess as D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa lost in Armageddon tie-breaks despite strong classical performances. Teenager Divya Deshmukh continued her impressive form, beating Koneru Humpy to stay among the leaders.
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Divya Deshmukh's former coach draws World Cup winner's comparison with MS Dhoni
Other Sports | Jul 28, 2025, 10:32 PM ISTThe newly crowned FIDE Women's Chess World Champion Divya Deshmukh's former coach took centre stage and drew her comparison with former India skipper MS Dhoni relating her ability to handle pressure to that of Dhoni.
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Who is Divya Deshmukh, the 19-year-old who scripted history at FIDE Women's Chess World Cup?
Other Sports | Jul 28, 2025, 06:12 PM ISTWith 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh scripting history and winning the FIDE women's Chess World Cup, after he recent win against Koneru Humpy, let us take a dive into the youngster's early days and her early achievements.
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Divya Deshmukh defeats Koneru Humpy to clinch FIDE Chess World Cup title
Other Sports | Jul 28, 2025, 11:53 PM IST19-year-old Divya Deshmukh has scripted history after she defeated Kenoru Humpy in the final of the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup. Humpy was forced to retire on move 75 after some brilliant plays by Deshmukh.
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Koneru Humpy defeats Lei Tingjie, sets up all-Indian final with Divya Deshmukh at FIDE Women's World
Other Sports | Jul 24, 2025, 10:25 PM ISTIndia will crown its first Women’s World Cup champion as Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh set up a historic all-Indian final in Batumi. Humpy edged China’s Lei Tingjie in a tense tiebreak, joining Divya, who beat Tan Zhongyi, in the semis.
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Divya Deshmukh creates history, becomes first Indian to reach FIDE women's World Cup final
Other Sports | Jul 23, 2025, 10:39 PM ISTIndia’s Divya Deshmukh made history by becoming the first Indian to reach the FIDE Women’s World Cup final, defeating ex-World Champion Tan Zhongyi. The 19-year-old also secured a spot in the Candidates Tournament, keeping India’s hopes alive.
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'We don't want to settle for silver': Divya Deshmukh on India's historic success at Chess Olympiad
Other Sports | Sep 27, 2024, 09:10 PM ISTDivya Deshmukh, 18, played a crucial role in the India women's team's historic success at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Divya talked about what India did differently to end their 97-year-old wait for gold in Chess Olympiad in an exclusive interview with India TV.
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'Everything was discussed except my games': Indian International Master Divya vents out frustration
Other Sports | Jan 30, 2024, 04:46 PM ISTIndia's 18-year-old chess International Master Divya Deshmukh in a long post on Instagram has vented her frustration regarding rampant sexism she faces as a female sportsperson. Deshmukh said that she waited for the tournament to address the issue while demanding equal respect as male players.
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In conversation with Chess Olympiad champion Divya Deshmukh
Sports | Aug 31, 2020, 10:55 PM ISTDivya Deshmukh, who was a part of the Indian team that was declared joint winners of the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad along with Russia, expressed elation and termed it a 'very big achievement'.