New Delhi, July 28, 2025:
In a proud moment for Indian sports, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh has been crowned the *Women’s World Chess Champion. She clinched the prestigious title after a stunning victory over veteran Grandmaster *Koneru Humpy.
With this historic win, Divya has also become *India’s 88th Grandmaster, joining an elite group of chess legends. Even more remarkably, she is now only the *fourth Indian woman to achieve the coveted Grandmaster title.
Divya’s victory has sent ripples of excitement across the Indian chess community. Her calm, calculated gameplay against one of the country’s most experienced players has been widely praised. Experts say her strategic depth and bold moves reflect a maturity far beyond her years.
Born and raised in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Divya has been making headlines in the national and international chess circuits for years. But this latest triumph has truly cemented her place among the top women chess players in the world.
This win not only enhances India’s reputation in global chess but also inspires a new generation of young girls to take up the sport. Tributes and congratulations have poured in from top chess players, political leaders, and fans across the country.
Key Achievements:
- Crowned Women’s World Chess Champion 2025
- Defeated Koneru Humpy, one of India’s top-ranked players
- Became India’s 88th Grandmaster
- 4th Indian woman to earn the GM title after Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli, and Tania Sachdev