Chess has always been a game where youth, strategy, and boldness can redefine the board. Among the newest generation of prodigies, Kirill Shevchenko, the Ukrainian-born chess grandmaster who now represents Romania, has emerged as one of the most exciting players to watch. With his fearless playing style and a string of impressive victories against seasoned … Read more
Like MS Dhoni In Whites: Divya Deshmukh’s Ice-Cold Composure Draws Comparison With Cricket Legend In the aftermath of her historic triumph at the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025, 18-year-old Indian chess sensation Divya Deshmukh is being hailed not only for her remarkable skill and strategy but also for her extraordinary calm under pressure—a trait … Read more
A Checkmate That Inspired a Nation: PM Modi, Amit Shah Applaud Divya Deshmukh’s Historic FIDE World Cup Triumph In a moment of immense pride for Indian sports, Divya Deshmukh, the 18-year-old chess prodigy from Nagpur, created history by becoming the first Indian champion of the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup. Her sensational victory over Grandmaster … Read more
Checkmate in History: Divya Deshmukh Stuns Koneru Humpy to Become First Indian Champion at FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup Final In a groundbreaking moment that will be etched in Indian chess history forever, 18-year-old Divya Deshmukh has emerged as the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup, defeating veteran Grandmaster Koneru Humpy … Read more
Epic Finale in Batumi: Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh – Game 1 Ends In a Strategic Draw In a historic first for Indian chess, FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025 has produced an all-Indian final. Veteran Grandmaster Koneru Humpy faced off against 19-year-old International Master Divya Deshmukh in a thrilling Game 1 in Batumi, Georgia—and what … Read more