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Divya Deshmukh Creates History: First Indian to Reach FIDE Women’s World Cup Final
India’s 19-year-old chess star Divya Deshmukh has made history by entering the FIDE Women’s World Cup Final—becoming the first Indian ever to do so. She defeated former world champion Tan Zhongyi in the semifinal and secured a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, along with her first Grandmaster norm.
Jul 24, 20253 min read
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