Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Gukesh and Divya Secure Gold at European Chess Cup
D Gukesh, a young chess champion, won a gold medal at the European Chess Club Cup after starting in the third round and getting 4 points.
Divya Deshmukh, also secured a gold medal in the women's section, leading her team to victory.
Gukesh’s team, SuperChess, also won the team gold.
Divya had a performance rating of 2591, well above her actual rating.
This is giving her a strong advantage in the upcoming tournament.
This victory helped Gukesh gain confidence after some inconsistent performances.
D Gukesh won individual gold at the European Chess Club Cup.
Gukesh's team, SuperChess, won the team gold.
Divya Deshmukh won individual gold in the women’s section.
Divya led her team, Cercle d’Échecs de Monte Carlo, to victory.
Gukesh posted an impressive performance rating of 2927 at the event.
- Who
- D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh
- What
- Won individual gold medals
- When
- October 2025
- Where
- Rhodes, Greece
- Why
- To compete in the European Chess Club Cup
- Event
- European Chess Club Cup 2025
- Location
- Rhodes, Greece
- Individual Gold (Open)
- D Gukesh
- Individual Gold (Women's)
- Divya Deshmukh
- Gukesh's Team
- SuperChess
- Divya's Team
- Cercle d’Échecs de Monte Carlo
Sources
Gukesh Ready for Chess World Cup in Goa, Vidit Gujrathi Shares His ‘Survival Kit’
D Gukesh Leads The Field In Chess Champions Showdown, To Take On Carlsen-Nakamura
D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh strike gold as Indians shine in European Chess Club Cup 2025
