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Divya Deshmukh dedicates GM title to trainer, who died in 2020; reveals team behind FIDE Women's World Cup success

After returning to India, Divya Deshmukh spoke about her first coach, Rahul Joshi, and dedicated her GM title to him.
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Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh: Stunning Victory Against Koneru Humpy at FIDE World Cup

Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh triumphed over Koneru Humpy in the FIDE Women's World Cup final, becoming a world champion without ...
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Divya Deshmukh gets grand reception after World Cup win, credits family for triumph

Divya Deshmukh was overwhelmed as she received a grand welcome from her hometown of Nagpur on Wednesday, July 31 after her ...

Divya Deshmukh receives grand welcome in Nagpur as fans flock to congratulate Women's Chess World Cup champion - Watch

Divya Deshmukh is the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup title and she wasn’t even a GM before the tournament.
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“Stepping stone”, Divya Deshmukh reflects on winning FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup

Divya Deshmukh won the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup final and also became India’s 88th Grandmaster. While talking to ANI on the same, she said, "This is the hard work of several years. I hope this is ...

Chess | 'Security protocol': Why Divya Deshmukh played World Cup-winning move inside empty venue

Divya Deshmukh made history by winning the FIDE Women's World Cup in Batumi. The 19-year-old defeated Grandmaster (GM) Koneru ...

'Wore lucky kurta, played Mary Kom songs and won': How Nagpur's 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh conquered chess world for India

Divya Deshmukh, at 19, has won the World Cup chess title. She is the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. She is ...