In 1989, Garry Kasparov claimed women were weaker fighters in chess. Judit Polgár proved him wrong, crossing 2700. Now, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh, fresh off her Women’s World Cup triumph and Grandmaster title, is stepping into the Open Grand Swiss 2025. Backed by coach Shyam Sundar, her bold move echoes Polgár’s path and signals higher ambitions.
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