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.
All India Chess Federation Secretary Dev Patel extended wishes to Divya Deshmukh, who made history with a remarkable win at the FIDE Women's World Cup.
Indian professional chess player Koneru Humpy opened up about juggling between professional and personal life, the current status of chess in the nation, and avoiding social media, which ensures she doesn't get deviated to other things.
A 2003 Arjuna Awardee, winner of the Padma Shri, Humpy is best known for her win at the 2019 FIDE Rapid Chess Championship and will be looking to make a mark once again by playing in the GCL.
New Delhi [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Koneru Humpy was the shining light for India on Saturday in the ongoing Online Chess Olympiad as she defeated Monika Socko of Poland in the semi-finals.