
Divya Deshmukh’s World Cup triumph could be the catalyst to spur Indian women’s chess to challenge Chinese domination
Published on: Aug. 3, 2025, 11:50 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
While the 38-year-old Humpy is enjoying a second wind in her career, Divya’s World Cup triumph at 19 stresses India’s growing depth in the modern era of chess. But is it enough?