Raksha Mantri congratulates Divya Deshmukh for winning FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh wishes Divya Deshmukh as she creates history after winning the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup. Raksha Mantri said it’s a proud and historic moment for all Indians to see both players competing in an all-Indian final.
Divya Deshmukh has also become India’s fourth woman to earn the prestigious Chess Grandmaster title. Deshmukh, at just 19 years of age, became the FIDE Women’s World Cup champion by defeating the veteran Koneru Humpy in the final via the tiebreaks. Wishing both players great success in their future endeavours, RM later said.
In a post on ‘X’, RM said, “Congratulations to @DivyaDeshmukh05 on winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup and securing the Grandmaster title at the age of 19. Her dedication and grit is an inspiration for many. She defeated Koneru Humpy in an all-Indian final.
A stellar performance by both the players in the final is a proud and historic moment for every Indian. Wishing both the players great success in their future endeavours.”
Congratulations to @DivyaDeshmukh05 on winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup and securing the Grandmaster title at the age of 19. Her dedication and grit is an inspiration for many. She defeated Koneru Humpy in an all-Indian final.
A stellar performance by both the players in the… pic.twitter.com/HQjHI3j1g9
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 28, 2025