India’s Teen Chess Sensation Everyone’s Talking About

At 5, she held her first chess piece… Quiet, sharp — a warrior in silence.

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Faced age bias.

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The Rise Begins

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Asian Champion 2023 India’s top performer Rising fast in world rankings

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She’s not just winning…

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Recently defeated several global champions at the 2025 Biel Chess Festival India’s pride is now a global threat — and just getting started.

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India’s Teen Chess Sensation Everyone’s Talking About

India’s Teen Chess Sensation Everyone’s Talking About

Divya Deshmukh

Divya Deshmukh

At 5, she held her first chess piece… Quiet, sharp — a warrior in silence.

At 5, she held her first chess piece… Quiet, sharp — a warrior in silence.

Faced age bias.

Faced age bias.

Real-life Struggles

Real-life Struggles

Ignored in a male-dominated game. She didn’t speak — she played.

Ignored in a male-dominated game. She didn’t speak — she played.

The Rise Begins

The Rise Begins

By 10, she was winning national medals. Her calm moves stunned senior players. She turned pressure into power.

By 10, she was winning national medals. Her calm moves stunned senior players. She turned pressure into power.

Asian Champion 2023 India’s top performer Rising fast in world rankings

Asian Champion 2023 India’s top performer Rising fast in world rankings

Big Achievements

Big Achievements

She’s not just winning…

She’s not just winning…

Shining Spotlight

Shining Spotlight

She’s redefining what it means to be a young chess star. Smart, sharp, and fierce.

She’s redefining what it means to be a young chess star. Smart, sharp, and fierce.

Recently defeated several global champions at the 2025 Biel Chess Festival India’s pride is now a global threat — and just getting started.

Recently defeated several global champions at the 2025 Biel Chess Festival India’s pride is now a global threat — and just getting started.