Divya Deshmukh, 19, made history as the first Indian woman to win the Chess World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. Her victory, resulting in her becoming India’s 88th Grandmaster, has inspired many and highlighted her emotional journey.
Divya Deshmukh beats Koneru Humpy in final to become FIDE Women’s World Cup champion 2025; netizens say ‘Glory of India’
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