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.
From playing chess nationals at age 5 to overcoming financial hurdles and traveling alone for tournaments, Ilamparthy AR’s story is one of grit and brilliance. At just 16, he has now achieved the remarkable feat of becoming India’s 90th Grandmaster — a milestone that marks both passion and perseverance.
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.
Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh has made history by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, becoming only the 4th Indian woman to earn the prestigious Grandmaster title. She defeated compatriot Humpy Koneru in a gripping final in Batumi, Georgia.
In a groundbreaking achievement, Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to enter the semi-finals of the FIDE Women’s World Cup. Her exceptional performance on the global chess stage marks a proud moment for Indian sports and inspires generations of aspiring chess players.
