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A triumphant campaign at a major chess event not only brings appreciation for the champion but it also increases curiosity about their support team. It is no different in Divya Deshmukh’s case. The 19-year-old Divya created history by becoming the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi, Georgia, on Monday as…
India’s Divya Deshmukh labelled her becoming a Grandmaster, after winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup title on Monday, as fate working its way. Divya outclassed compatriot Koneru Humpy in the tiebreak, winning the second rapid game in a tense rook endgame on Monday in Batumi, Georgia. “I need time to process it. I think it…
India’s Divya Deshmukh beat Croatian Teodora Injac on Sunday to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the ongoing FIDE Women’s World Cup. Later in the day, her compatriot and senior Koneru Humpy followed Divya to the next stage after defeating Poland’s Klaudia Kulon. Playing with black pieces in the first game, Divya beat Injac before the teenager…
