The unique thrill of team chess was on full display during MGD1’s title win at the Rapid & Blitz Team Championships.

India's chess prodigies continue their reign as Divya Deshmukh, at 19, triumphs at the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, securing ...

Chess is gaining massive visibility in India, and athletes like Divya Deshmukh are becoming relatable icons for audiences who value intellect and performance, said marketers.

It must be a giddy feeling to be associated with Indian chess right now, as Divya Deshmukh joins the list of title holders ...

“Indian chess is just unbelievable.” That’s how Judit Polgar reacted to Divya Deshmukh’s World Cup victory on Monday. With ...

Here are the top 25 FIDE rankings for July across open and women's chess. Magnus Carlsen (NOR) - 2839 Hikaru Nakamura (USA) - ...

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday congratulated Divya Deshmukh on becoming India's first FIDE Women's World Cup ...

Grandmaster Srinath had coached Divya for a brief period in 2020. 'We worked on quite a few aspects of her game. I must say ...

Few games can boast a history as rich and enduring as chess. Originating in ancient India as Chaturanga, chess has evolved ...

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky refuted American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura’s statement suggesting the rating spot in the Candidates ...

International Chess Day highlights how India's centuries-old board game is forging a new identity in competitive gaming.