India's chess prodigies continue their reign as Divya Deshmukh, at 19, triumphs at the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, securing her Grandmaster title after defeating Koneru Humpy. This victory follows India's historic double gold at the 2024 Chess Olympiad and Gukesh D's World Championship win, marking a golden era for Indian chess with young talents dominating global competitions.
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