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India GM Pravin Thipsay believes better pace and strong character helped teen Divya Deshmukh outwit seasoned Koneru Humpy to ...

Humpy and Deshmukh have just inspired a generation of Indian girls to take up chess FIDE Women’s World Cup final between India’s Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh was a huge moment for Indian chess.

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India Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay has lavished praise on teenager Divya Deshmukh, 19, who outclassed her highly experienced opponent and compatriot Koneru Humpy, 38, via tie-breaker to clinch the FIDE ...