Divya Deshmukh Gets Wild Card For FIDE World Cup 2025 In Goa; Check Details
Divya Deshmukh was added to the field following the last-minute withdrawal of a participant, with former women's world champions Ju Wenjun and Hou Yifan having earlier declined their invitations.
Sep 22, 2025, 22:06 PM IST
Who Is Divya Deshmukh? Meet India’s First-Ever FIDE Women’s World Cup Champion - Know All About Her
Divya Deshmukh, 19, became the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. She also earned her Grandmaster title and a spot in the 2025 Candidates, marking a historic rise in Indian chess. Scroll down to know all about her:
Jul 28, 2025, 16:41 PM IST
WATCH: Chess World Cup Silver Medallist Praggnanandhaa Returns To Rousing Welcome In Chennai
Praggnanandhaa lost the Chess World Cup final to World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the match that went on for three days in Baku.
Aug 30, 2023, 14:21 PM IST
R Praggnanandhaa Loses In Chess World Cup To Magnus Carlsen But Wins Hearts; Here's His Road To Final
Praggnanandhaa is India's future in the sport of chess. He shows great nerves and skills to reach the final and even challenge the World No 1 Magnus Carlsen, who is a huge fan of the Chennai-born player.
Aug 24, 2023, 17:54 PM IST
Chess World Cup Final 2023: What Happens If R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Game 2 Also Ends In A Draw?
An intense battle is going on between R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen in the final of the 2023 Chess World Cup. Get to know how the winner will be decided if the Game 2 between them also finishes in a draw.
Aug 23, 2023, 13:46 PM IST