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Who Is Divya Deshmukh? Meet India’s First-Ever FIDE Women’s World Cup Champion - Know All About Her

Zee News Monday, 28 July 2025 ()
Divya Deshmukh, 19, became the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. She also earned her Grandmaster title and a spot in the 2025 Candidates, marking a historic rise in Indian chess. Scroll down to know all about her:
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