Chess | Divya Deshmukh becomes India’s 88th GM – full list of Grandmasters

Nineteen-year-old Divya Deshmukh secured the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi. She defeated Koneru Humpy in rapid tiebreaks. Divya started as the 15th seed and displayed remarkable skill. Her victory earned her the Grandmaster title. She is the fourth Indian woman to achieve this milestone. This win marks a significant moment in her career.