Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Divya Deshmukh Beats World No. 1, Earns PM Modi Praise
Divya Deshmukh, a chess player, beat Hou Yifan, who is the best chess player in the world, in a fast chess game at the World Team Blitz Championships in London.
The match was part of the semi-final.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated Divya, saying it shows her determination.
Divya's win helped India get third place in one part of the tournament.
Another Indian chess player, D. Gukesh, also did well in a different tournament, coming in third place.
Divya Deshmukh defeated World No. 1 Hou Yifan in the World Team Blitz Championships.
The match was part of the second leg of the blitz semifinal in London.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Deshmukh on her victory.
Deshmukh's win helped India secure third place in the Blitz segment.
D. Gukesh secured third place in the Norway Chess tournament.
- Who
- Divya Deshmukh and Hou Yifan
- What
- Divya Deshmukh defeated World No. 1 Hou Yifan in the World Team Blitz Championships.
- When
- The match took place during the second leg of the blitz semifinal.
- Where
- London, United Kingdom
- Why
- To compete in the World Team Blitz Championship.
- Winner
- Divya Deshmukh
- Loser
- Hou Yifan
- Tournament
- World Team Blitz Championships
- Event
- Blitz Semifinal, 2nd leg
- Location
- London
- Praised By
- PM Narendra Modi
Sources
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