Chess enthusiasts across India are buzzing with excitement as two of the nation's finest female chess players, Grandmasters Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh, have battled their way to the final of the prestigious FIDE Women's Chess World Cup

Divya Deshmukh, the 19-year-old Indian chess sensation, has made history at the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025. She became the first Indian woman to reach the final of prestigious tournament.

Explore how India’s new generation of chess Grandmasters is making waves globally, with Tamil Nadu emerging as a powerhouse of prodigious talent and structured training.