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Indian teen Divya Deshmukh becomes trailblazer in 2025's FIDE Grand Swiss tournament

Young prodigy Divya made a name for herself early on by securing the Under-7 National Championship in 2012. She continued to impress, clinching World Youth titles in the U-10 age group in 2014 and the U-12 age group in 2017.

Indian teen sensation Divya Deshmukh makes history at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 tournament
Indian teen sensation Divya Deshmukh makes history at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 tournament

Indian teen Divya Deshmukh becomes trailblazer in 2025's FIDE Grand Swiss tournament

In the heart of Europe, a young Indian chess player, Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh, has made a significant mark. The Prague Challengers event, held in the historic city of Prague, witnessed Divya's impressive performance.

The article, penned by Shahnaz Parveen, was updated on September 8, 2025, at 13:16 IST. The image accompanying the article features the beaming Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh, a testament to her triumph in the Prague Challengers.

Divya Deshmukh, a 22-year-old chess player, is not just a name in the chess world but a force to reckon with. She is associated with FIDE, the international chess federation, and her recent victory in the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 in Batumi earned her the prestigious Grandmaster title at the tender age of 19. With this win, she became the fourth Indian woman to achieve the highest chess title and one of the few women to become a GM as a teenager.

Meanwhile, back in India, the Vice President Election 2025 is scheduled to begin at 10 AM today, with results expected by the end of the day. The Nifty BULLS are predicted to potentially reach 25000 today, a significant milestone for the Indian stock market.

In other news, the Asia Cup 2025 begins today, promising an exciting sports schedule. Amanta Healthcare's share price listing is predicted to debut on Dalal Street today, marking a significant event in the Indian corporate sector.

Additionally, there are 38 stocks with dividend, stock split, or bonus issue, and the record date for these is today. This could be an opportunity for investors to reap benefits.

The World Youth tournament is also ongoing, with another Indian player, Humpy, participating in it. The article also covers the latest news in business, markets, sports, news, companies, exams results, and more, making it a comprehensive read for the general audience.

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