Tag: ChessChampion

Sports

Raahul V S Becomes India’s 91st Chess Grandmaster After Winning ASEAN Individual Championship

Tanisha Cardozo

Raahul V S has etched his name in Indian chess history by becoming the nation’s 91st Grandmaster after a stellar performance at the ASEAN Individual Championship, clinching the title with a round to spare. His remarkable achievement marks another proud milestone for Bharat’s growing chess legacy.

National

Divya Deshmukh Receives Hero’s Welcome in Nagpur After Historic Women’s World Cup Chess Win

Tanisha Cardozo

Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh returned to a grand reception in Nagpur after becoming the first Indian to win the Women’s Chess World Cup in Georgia. The 19-year-old defeated Koneru Humpy in a dramatic tie-breaker, sealing her place in chess history—and in the upcoming Candidates tournament.