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Arjun Erigaisi, Vincent Keymer start strong at Quantbox Chennai Grandmaste
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
World No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi and German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer got off to a winning start at the Quantbox Chennai Grandmasters 2025, as the prestigious classical tournament began on Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency, Chennai.
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Chennai Grandmasters 2025 opens with blockbuster clash between Arjun Eriga
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The nine-round, ten-day event, featuring 19 top Grandmasters and an International Master from India and around the world, will run until August 15, offering a total prize pool of Rs 1 Crore and valuable International Chess Federation (FIDE) Circuit points, as per a press release.
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Maharashtra governor felicitates Divya Deshmukh on winning FIDE Women's Ch
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Maharashtra governor CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday felicitated Divya Deshmukh at Raj Bhavan, who won the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup final and also became India's 88th Grandmaster.
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CJI BR Gavai felicitates Divya Deshmukh on winning FIDE Women's Chess Worl
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Divya became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup after overwhelming Koneru on Monday evening in the final via tiebreaks.
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"This tournament has been the biggest test of resilience": Divya Deshmukh
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Divya, a 19-year-old rising sensation in the world of chess, became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup after overwhelming Koneru on Monday evening in the final via tiebreaks. She became just the fourth Indian woman grandmaster and overall the 88th in the nation to clinch
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S8UL's Nihal Sarin advances to quarter-finals of Esports World Cup 2025
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Following a brilliant comeback run, Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, representing S8UL Esports, a global powerhouse in esports and gaming content, has qualified for the Chess playoffs at the ongoing Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to a release from S8UL.
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Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Divya Deshmukh for becoming India's first w
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday lauded chess grandmasters Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy following their successful campaign in the recently concluded FIDE Women's Chess World Cup.
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PM Modi congratulates Divya Deshmukh on becoming 'Grandmaster'
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Divya Deshmukh on not only winning the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup but also becoming a Grandmaster, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.
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S8UL's Nihal Sarin qualifies for Esports World Cup 2025 with a stellar per
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, representing S8UL Esports, a global powerhouse in esports and gaming content, has officially qualified for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 following a spectacular performance in the Chess Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ). He was one of only four players and the
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Parliament lauds Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy triumphs in Chess World Cup
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"I would like to inform you that India's Divya Deshmukh has won the FIDE Women's World Cup Final in Batumi, Georgia. She is the first Indian woman to win this competition. Along with this, she has also become India's fourth women's chess grandmaster. Deshmukh has won the FIDE Women's Worl
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Chess fraternity hails Divya Deshmukh for clinching FIDE Women's World Cup
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan applauded Divya Deshmukh's victory in the FIDE Women's World Cup. She defeated Koneru Humpy with a score of 2.5-1.5 in the tie-breaks on Monday in Batumi.
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Divya's family members express delight on her memorable win at FIDE Women'
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Family members of young sensation and the latest grandmaster, Divya Deshmukh, have expressed their delight after she became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup in Georgia.
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