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Divya wins FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025
India's 19-year-old chess player Divya Deshmukh on Monday won FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 in Georgia's Batumi as she defeated fellow Indian Koneru Humpy and becomes Grandmaster in process.
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Koneru Humpy to face Divya Deshmukh in final of FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025
In Chess, Koneru Humpy will face fellow Indian Divya Deshmukh in the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, today.
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Divya Deshmukh Makes History, Becomes First Indian to Reach Women’s World Cup Final
In a dramatic, nerve-wracking encounter at the FIDE Women’s World Cup, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh scripted history by becoming the first Indian to reach the final of the prestigious tournament.
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India to host FIDE Chess World Cup 2025
Announcing it today, the world body for the sport, FIDE said that the announcement of the host city will be released in due course.
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Praggnanandhaa defeats World No.1 Carlsen to enter freestyle Chess Quarterfinals
In Chess, Teenage Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Freestyle Grand Slam chess event in Las Vegas.
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Four Indians enter round of 32 at FIDE Women’s World Chess Cup 2025
India delivered an impressive performance at the FIDE Women’s World Chess Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, with four players securing their spots in the third round yesterday.
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Grand Chess Tour 2025: Gukesh beats Wesley so to win Rapid Title, Enters Blitz with Commanding Lead
India’s Gukesh Dommaraju, the reigning World Champion in classical chess, made a powerful statement in rapid chess as he clinched the rapid title at the SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025, part of the prestigious Grand Chess Tour.
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Gukesh inches closer to glory after fourth win at Norway chess
In Chess, Dommaraju Gukesh continues to etch his name into history, securing his fourth classical victory at the 2025 Norway Chess tournament.
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Norway Chess 2025: Koneru Humpy takes sole lead after Armageddon Tie-Break win over China’s Lei Tingjie
In women’s section of Norway Chess, two-time world rapid champion Koneru Humpy took sole lead with 8.5 points after a Armageddon tie-break win over China’s Lei Tingjie in Stavanger City, Norway yesterday.