Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Divya Deshmukh Shines, Pushes World No.1 in Speed Chess
Divya Deshmukh, a young chess player, competed in a fast-paced online chess tournament called the Women's Speed Chess Championship.
She played very well, even beating a top player named Lei Tingjie.
In the next round, she faced the world's best player, Hou Yifan.
Divya played strongly and even led Hou at one point.
In a close match with many twists, Hou Yifan ultimately won in the end.
Divya Deshmukh competed in the Women's Speed Chess Championship.
Deshmukh defeated Lei Tingjie in the round of 16.
Deshmukh faced World No. 1 Hou Yifan in the quarterfinals.
Deshmukh led Hou early in their match.
Hou Yifan won the match after a tiebreak.
- Who
- Divya Deshmukh and Hou Yifan
- What
- Divya Deshmukh's performance in the Women's Speed Chess Championship.
- When
- This week
- Where
- Online
- Why
- To compete for the title of queen of speed chess
- Event
- Women's Speed Chess Championship
- Players Mentioned
- Divya Deshmukh, Hou Yifan, Lei Tingjie
- Format
- Online, single-elimination
- Time Controls
- 5+1, 3+1, 1+1
- Winner
- Hou Yifan
Sources
Divya Deshmukh Loses To Hou Yifan, Exits Women Speed Chess Championship
'Our daughters are our pride’: President Murmu on India’s women chess champions
President Murmu heaps praise on Divya and Humpy, hails India's domination of chess: 'Brimming with a new confidence'
Gukesh to Divya Deshmukh: India's chess kids rule globe
