Divya Deshmukh, at 19, became India's 88th Grandmaster after a thrilling victory over reigning champion GM Koneru Humpy at the FIDE Women's World Cup. The victory was celebrated by All India Chess Federation Secretary Dev Patel,

Divya Deshmukh, from Nagpur, achieved a historic win. She became the first Indian and youngest to secure the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup in Georgia. In the final, she defeated Koneru Humpy. Divya's rapid game strategy led to her victory.

Legendary Grandmaster Susan Polgar has credited Divya Deshmukh's stunning World Cup victory to her unwavering determination and mental toughness, after the teenager delivered yet another landmark moment for Indian chess.