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

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 ...

There were games where she [Divya] was in trouble, and there were games she failed to convert. But none of it mattered ...

India’s five-time world chess champion Viswanathan doffs his hat to new Women’s World Cup-winner Divya Deshmukh; insists ...

For years, women's chess has been ruled by Chinese and Russian players. But with Humpy’s World Rapid title, India’s historic gold in the Olympiad and now Divya’s breakthrough, the balance of ...

Viswanathan Anand credits the 38-year-old's open mind and flexibility, while her second, Kushager Krishnater details about ...

In a world which sees few women challenging the top male players, Divya Deshmukh’s victory is a sign of the goalposts ...

India now boasts 88 chess Grandmasters as of July 2025! Discover the full list, including new GM Divya Deshmukh & rising ...