Divya Deshmukh made history as India’s first Women’s Chess World Cup champion—winning the title with a calm mind, sharp moves ...

With this win, Divya also became the youngest Indian woman to reach the title clash of this prestigious tournament.

CHENNAI: The Chinese women’s dominance of the 64 squares faces an existential threat from an upcoming force. India. At the ...

Finding ways to use players with unique skill sets is a strength Bears coach Ben Johnson has proven to have in the past and now he has a new weapon to use.

World Chess Day, celebrated annually on July 20th, commemorates the founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and ...

CHENNAI: SOMETIME in 2024, Koneru Humpy thought of leaving chess. It wasn't an epiphany or anything but that thought was ...

While reaching the final of the FIDE Women's World Cup, Divya also qualified for the Women’s Candidates to be held in 2026.

Divya Deshmukh was assured of a spot in the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament after defeating China’s Tan Zhongyi 1.5-0.5 in ...

Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh Live Updates, FIDE Women's Chess World Cup Game 2: Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh come up against each other in the second game of the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025 ...

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy defeated China’s Song Yuxin to become the first Indian woman to reach the World Cup semifinals, securing a Candidates spot.

As the 2026 cycle starts to heat up, not everyone in the party is content with the party’s strategy—or their passion for the fight.