Divya Deshmukh

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Divya Deshmukh is a 19-year-old Indian chess prodigy and Woman Grandmaster.

According to Indian Express, she has made history by becoming the first Indian player to qualify for the FIDE Women's World Cup final, after defeating China's Tan Zhongyi in Game 2 of the semifinals with a score of 2-0. The match was a significant comeback for Deshmukh, who initially messed up a winning rook endgame. She secured a spot in the final by holding draws against Chinese GMs in Game 1 of the semifinals and later beating Tan Zhongyi in Game 2. The FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 is currently ongoing in Georgia, and Deshmukh's achievement has garnered widespread attention. Click here to know more about her journey.