Divya Deshmukh's Grandmaster title highlights a gender disparity in Indian chess. Only four Indian women have achieved this rank, compared to over eig

Divya Deshmukh made history as India’s first Women’s Chess World Cup champion—winning the title with a calm mind, sharp moves, and an ever-present banana by her side.

Nineteen-year-old Divya Deshmukh became the Women's Chess World Cup champion after defeating Koneru Humpy in an all-Indian final. Known for her aggressive style, Deshmukh emphasizes self-expectations over external pressures.