Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh, the 19-year-old chess prodigy from Nagpur, has been awarded a wild card entry to the 2025 FIDE World Chess Cup in Goa, scheduled from October 31 to November 27. This prestigious tournament features 206 of the world's top players, and Divya is the only woman among them. Her inclusion follows a last-minute withdrawal of a participant, with Chinese legends Ju Wenjun and Hou Yifan having previously declined invitations. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich emphasized the organization's commitment to offering opportunities to young talents like Divya. Divya's remarkable journey includes winning the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, where she defeated Indian legend Koneru Humpy in a dramatic tie-break. This victory not only earned her the world champion title but also secured her final Grandmaster norm, making her the fourth Indian woman to achieve this distinction. Her impressive performance at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, with a rating of 2613, further solidified her reputation as a formidable player. Divya's participation in the World Cup underscores India's growing prominence in the global chess arena. #DivyaDeshmukh #FIDEWorldCup2025 #ChessChampion #NagpurPride #WomenInChess #Grandmaster #IndianChess #FIDE #ChessNews #Newsone
