Underdog Triumph: Divya Deshmukh's Grandmaster Journey
Published on: July 28, 2025, 6:55 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
19-year-old Divya Deshmukh, initially an underdog, triumphed at the 2025 FIDE Women's World Cup, achieving three major milestones. She secured a spot in the Candidates tournament, won the prestigious title, and became a Grandmaster. Deshmukh is now only the fourth Indian woman to earn the GM title.
