Divya Deshmukh Stuns World No. 1 Hou Yifan at World Blitz Team Championship; PM Modi Applauds Her Grit

Unknown Apr 02, 2026 1,750 Views

Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh, just 19 years old, created a buzz on the international stage by defeating the world number one, Hou Yifan of China, at the World Team Blitz Chess Championship held in London. This remarkable victory came during the second leg of the semifinal round and was a k...