At just 19, Divya Deshmukh’s historic World Cup win has turned her into a breakout star in Indian sport. As brands look ...

Divya Deshmukh, the 19-year-old chess prodigy, clinched the FIDE Women’s World Cup title in Batumi, becoming the youngest ever to achieve this feat. D ...

Newly-crowned FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh on Thursday said she is an aggressive player for whom pressure does not matter much. The 19-year-old became the youngest to win the ...

Hans Niemann had failed to qualify for the Esports World Cup Finals in Riyadh after a 2.5-0.5 defeat against Dutch No 1 Anish ...

"It was a very unfortunate moment. It was fatal. What to do it is a part of online chess. It happens," Duda said in an interview afterwards. "It's kind of upsetting but also kind of funny. I will ...

In an exclusive chat with Firstpost, Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin reacted to Magnus Carlsen’s remarks on Gukesh, and shared ...

Tensions soared at the Esports Chess World Cup 2025 as Nihal Sarin of India triumphed over Dutch champion Anish Giri, ...

Chess is gaining massive visibility in India, and athletes like Divya Deshmukh are becoming relatable icons for audiences who value intellect and performance, said marketers.

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday congratulated Divya Deshmukh on becoming India's first FIDE Women's World Cup ...

Although chess is not a physical sport, men and women often play separately to promote inclusivity, address historical gaps, ...

The unique thrill of team chess was on full display during MGD1’s title win at the Rapid & Blitz Team Championships.

Divya’s win was dubbed by the legendary Viswanathan Anand as a ‘great celebration of Indian chess’. Nothing could have been more apt than those words of the iconic Anand, a five-time world chess ...