#Divya Deshmukh strikes : A New Milestone in Indian Chess!
Young, bold and strategic : Divya redefining Indian Chess Brilliance!!
#Divya Deshmukh strikes : A New Milestone in Indian Chess ! Divya Deshmukh beats World No. 1
Nagpur girl #Divya Deshmukh scripted history as India witnessed another monumental moment in chess. The 19-year-old won against World No. 1 Hou Yifan at the Blitz semifinals of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship 2025 in London.
Her stunning 74-move win was crucial in helping India finish third in the Blitz segment of the tournament and second in the Rapid format.
By indiainput desk.
#Divya Deshmukh took to social media after her historic win.
“Finally, what seemed like an eternity is over—World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships! The team finished second in rapid and third in blitz. Had an amazing experience with the team,” she said.
A 10-minute chess game is typically called Blitz Chesshttp://Blitz Chess. According to FIDE https://www.chess.com(World Chess Federation), blitz chess is any game with a time control of 10 minutes or less per player. While some might consider a 10-minute game rapid, it falls under the blitz category according to FIDE’s definition.
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लंदन में वर्ल्ड टीम ब्लिट्ज शतरंज चैंपियनशिप के सेमीफाइनल में विश्व की नंबर-1 शतरंज खिलाड़ी होउ यिफान को हराकर भारत की बेटी दिव्या देशमुख ने इतिहास रच दिया है।
यह सफलता उनके खेल कौशल, दृढ़ संकल्प और धैर्य को दर्शाती है।
इस ऐतिहासिक जीत के लिए हार्दिक… pic.twitter.com/VQq4vMBoSv— Vandana Verma (@MLCVandanaverma) June 19, 2025
#Divya Deshmukh was born in Nagpur in a Marathi family. Her parents, Jitendra Deshmukh and Namratha Deshmukh, are doctors. She received her early education from Bhavans Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir.http://BP.BVM
Divya Deshmukh, a 19‑year‑old Indian chess sensation, stunned the world by defeating Women’s World No. 1 Hou Yifan at the World Team Blitz Championship in London.
she helped secure three medals for her side
-bronze in Blitz,
-silver in rapid,
-individual medal
Emerging as… pic.twitter.com/XWp6y9bKjN— The Dumb guy (@ketansi19083317) June 19, 2025
http://Divya Deshmukh(born on 9 December 2005) is an Indian chess player who holds the title of Woman Grandmaster and International Master.She is a three-time gold medalist at the Olympiad. Deshmukh has also won multiple golds at the Asian Championship, the World Junior Championship as well as the World Youth Championship.
Divya Deshmukh achievments pic.twitter.com/hJeYh7IWRX
— Diwakar Jha (@iamDiwakar16) June 19, 2025
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“PM Modi has written very nice things which are very encouraging and motivating, so it makes me feel very good and gives me a lot of inspiration to win medals for India in the future,” Divya says in an interview.
Proud moment for Indian chess! 🇮🇳
Kudos to Divya Deshmukh for her remarkable achievement.
Thank you, Modi ji, for recognizing and encouraging our rising stars.#NarendraModi #Modiji #divyadeshmukh
— Lalit Kaur Dhillon (@LalitKaur) June 19, 2025
One user by the name of Uncle Sam tweets :
Divya Deshmukh’s journey to the chess elite is a testament to her relentless struggle and unwavering determination. Born on December 9, 2005, in Nagpur, India, she faced numerous challenges, including balancing rigorous training with academic pressures. Her early years were marked by intense practice sessions, often sacrificing leisure for the board. Despite these hurdles, Divya’s dedication paid off when she became India’s 21st Woman Grandmaster in 2021 and won the 2022 Women’s Indian Chess Championship. Her triumph over World No. 1 Hou Yifan in the 2nd leg of the Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships in London is a pinnacle of her career, showcasing her grit and strategic prowess. This victory not only highlights her personal success but also inspires countless young chess enthusiasts across India and beyond. As of June 19, 2025, her achievements continue to resonate, with recent accolades including team and individual gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Congratulations, Divya, on this extraordinary feat! Your story of perseverance and triumph is a beacon for aspiring players. Best wishes for your future endeavors as you continue to redefine excellence in chess.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Indian chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh as she defeated World No. 1 Hou Yifan in the second leg of the Blitz semifinal. She achieved the feat at the World Team Blitz Championships that are being held in London.
Congratulations to Divya Deshmukh on defeating the World No. 1, Hou Yifan in the 2nd leg of Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships, London. Her success highlights her grit and determination. It also inspires many upcoming chess players. Best wishes for her future… pic.twitter.com/mjdWO0llFT
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2025
“Thank you, Respected Sir. It is a great honour and encouragement for me to be recognised by the Prime Minister,” Divya replied.
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