Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Indian Chess Prodigy Divya Deshmukh Shines at World Cup
Divya Deshmukh, a young chess player from India, is doing very well at a big chess competition called the FIDE Women's World Cup.
She's only 19 but she has become a Grandmaster.
She has won against other top players, including a player from China.
She's now in the semi-finals, which is a big accomplishment.
Divya has been playing chess since she was a child and has won many important tournaments, like the World Junior Girls’ U‑20 Championship in 2024.
She is known for her smart moves and calm attitude during games.
Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster, reached the semifinals of the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 in Georgia.
She defeated compatriot Harika Dronavalli in the quarterfinals after tie-break games.
Deshmukh drew her first semifinal game against China's Tan Zhongyi.
She previously stunned China's world no.6 Zhu Jiner in the tournament.
Deshmukh has a history of winning titles, including the World Junior Girls' U‑20 Championship in 2024.
- Who
- Divya Deshmukh, an Indian chess Grandmaster.
- What
- Divya Deshmukh is competing in and advancing in the FIDE Women's World Cup.
- When
- In the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025, with wins in early rounds.
- Where
- Georgia
- Why
- To compete for the title in the FIDE Women's World Cup.
- Age
- 19
- Nationality
- Indian
- Current Achievement
- Reaching Semifinals in FIDE Women's World Cup 2025
- Titles
- Woman Grandmaster (WGM), International Master (IM)
- Notable Win
- World Junior Girls’ U‑20 Championship in 2024
- Trainer
- R.B. Ramesh