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Arjun Erigaisi Holds Second Place at Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters After Win Over Ray Robson


World No. 5 Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated American GM Ray Robson to hold sole second place after three rounds of the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters Tournament, trailing only Germany’s Vincent Keymer.

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Divya Deshmukh Crowned FIDE Women’s World Cup Champion, Becomes Grandmaster


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.

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Divya Deshmukh Enters Semi-Finals of FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, Joins Koneru Humpy


International Master Divya Deshmukh creates history by becoming the second Indian to reach the semi-finals of the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, joining Grandmaster Koneru Humpy in the Final 4. Her remarkable run cements India’s strong presence on the global chess stage.

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Koneru Humpy Scripts History at FIDE Women’s World Cup, Becomes First Indian Woman in Semi-Finals


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.

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One Step to Go: Nitish Belurkar Inches Closer to Grandmaster Title


Goa’s International Master Nitish Belurkar has earned his second Grandmaster norm at the 5th International Festival of La Plagne Soleil Masters in France. With this stellar performance, he's now just one norm and 28 Elo points away from becoming a Grandmaster — one of the most prestigious titles in chess.