Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Deshmukh to Compete in Open Category at FIDE Grand Swiss
Divya Deshmukh, a rising chess player, will play in the 'Open' category of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025.
She got a special invitation.
The tournament is in Uzbekistan in September.
She'll compete against strong players, including the world champion.
This gives her a chance to improve, like Judit Polgar did.
A coach thinks this is a good step for her, as playing against tougher competition will help her get better.
Divya Deshmukh will compete in the Open section of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025.
She received a wildcard entry to the tournament.
The tournament will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan in September.
The event includes world champion D Gukesh and other top players.
GM Shyam Sundar Mohanraj believes this is a good move for her development.
- Who
- Divya Deshmukh
- What
- Divya Deshmukh will compete in the Open section of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025.
- When
- September 3 to 15, 2025
- Where
- Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Why
- To compete and gain experience in the FIDE Grand Swiss Open section.
Garry Kasparov's Viewpoint (1989)
Judit Polgar's Legacy
Kasparov's controversial quote on female chess players.
Garry Kasparov's Viewpoint (1989)
Chess does not fit women properly because it is a big fight and women are weaker fighters.
Judit Polgar's Legacy
Judit Polgar proved Kasparov's views wrong through her career.
- Athlete
- Divya Deshmukh
- Event
- FIDE Grand Swiss 2025
- Location
- Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Category
- Open
- Coach
- GM Shyam Sundar Mohanraj
Sources
Divya Deshmukh To Compete In Open Section At FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 In Uzbekistan
India’s Divya Deshmukh to feature in Open section at FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in September
Following Judit Polgár’s Path: Divya Deshmukh Takes Bold Leap Into FIDE Grand Swiss Open
