Divya Deshmukh's World Cup win underlines the depth of Indian chess across all categories — open, junior, and now women's.

Divya Deshmukh, 19, made history as the first Indian woman to win the Chess World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. Her victory, resulting in her becoming India's 88th Grandmaster, has inspired many and highlighted her emotional journey.

Divya Deshmukh, from Nagpur, achieved a historic win. She became the first Indian and youngest to secure the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup in Georgia. In the final, she defeated Koneru Humpy. Divya's rapid game strategy led to her victory.