Divya Deshmukh makes the right moves; D Gukesh fails to impress
Teenager Divya Deshmukh achieved a historic FIDE Women's World Cup victory, securing the Grandmaster title and a 2026 Candidates tournament spot. Meanwhile, world champion Gukesh faced a challenging year with mixed results, though a win against Magnus Carlsen garnered significant attention. India's chess landscape continues to flourish with numerous new Grandmasters emerging.
Teenager Divya Deshmukh achieved a historic FIDE Women's World Cup victory, securing the Grandmaster title and a 2026 Candidates tournament spot. Meanwhile, world champion Gukesh faced a challenging year with mixed results, though a win against Magnus Carlsen garnered significant attention. India's chess landscape continues to flourish with numerous new Grandmasters emerging.
