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India’s Golden Girl: Divya Deshmukh Lifts World Cup & Becomes Grandmaster at 19
19-year-old Divya Deshmukh has become the first Indian woman ever to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup. In a dramatic final, she defeated India’s first female Grandmaster, Koneru Humpy, in the tiebreaks. With this win, Divya is also awarded the Grandmaster title – making it a double celebration. The World Cup, which brings together the best women players from around the globe, now has an Indian champion at the top.
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India’s Golden Girl: Divya Deshmukh Lifts World Cup & Becomes Grandmaster at 19
19-year-old Divya Deshmukh has become the first Indian woman ever to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup. In a dramatic final, she defeated India’s first female Grandmaster, Koneru Humpy, in
FIDE WORLD CUP 2025 TO BE HOSTED IN INDIA
With a super wave of young prodigies, historic team triumphs, and a passionate fan base, India is set to host the FIDE World Cup 2025 this year from 30th October
My Experience at the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune 2025
The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Pune 2025 is a series of elite tournaments organised by FIDE for Women’s players. As a part of the 2024-2025 cycle, 20 players compete in
How Taking Chess Classes Can Help You in Getting Success?
Want to stop blundering pawns and start playing like a pro? Chess classes are your developing move to success. Here’s how: 1. Mastering the Openings (No, Not Just Memorizing Moves) Good openings
How to Gain or Increase ELO Rating in Chess?
Your Elo rating is your chess report card. Developed by Arpad Elo – a physics professor and strong chess player – the ELO Rating system helps compare players’ strengths. The
How to Find the Best Chess Coach for You?
When choosing a chess coach, the right qualities are essential. Professionalism and Sincerity Over Financial Motivation A great chess coach prioritizes your progress and development over financial gain. Their professionalism
7 Tips to Step Up Your Chess Game And Improve Skills
Learn from Your Mistakes After each game, analyze your moves. Use tools like a chess engine or go through the game with a more experienced player. For example, if you
Swiss Manager: An Excellent Tool, But It’s Time for a Change
Complexity and Learning Curve Swiss Manager, while robust in its capabilities, can be complex and challenging to learn, especially for new organizers and arbiters. The array of features and settings
