How Divya Deshmukh Became a Chess Grandmaster and Young India Country Awardee
On the 10th Anniversary of Dynamite News, chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh was honored with the Young India Country Award.
Divya Deshmukh was born on December 9, 2005, in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Born in Nagpur
She played her first chess move at the age of 5.
Made Her First Move at Age 5
At age of 7 Divya won her first national title in the Under-7 Championship.
First National Title
In 2014, she won the Under-10 World Youth title in Durban, and in 2017, she claimed the Under-12 World title in Brazil.
When She Won World Titles
In 2014, she won the Under-10 World Youth title in Durban, and in 2017, she claimed the Under-12 World title in Brazil.
When She Won World Titles
Divya is recognized for her aggressive playing style and strategic thinking.
Recognized for Aggressive Play
In 2023, Divya Deshmukh earned the prestigious International Master (IM) title.
Earned International Master Title
In 2024, she became the Under-20 World Champion, scoring 10 out of 11 points.
Became World Champion
She surprised everyone by defeating World No 1 player Hou Yifan at the FIDE World Blitz Championship.
Defeated Hou Yifan
She has won three Olympiad gold medals and several Asian titles.
Multiple Titles to Her Name