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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Divya Stuns China's World No. 6 Zhu In Chess World Cup; Humpy, Vaishali & Harika Draw Game 1 Of Rd 4
Nagpur: For the second time in a month, India's chess sensation and World junior No. 1 Divya Deshmukh scripted a new high on the global stage. She is slowly becoming a bother for top Chinese masters. Exactly 31 days after she surprised World women's No. 1 Hou Yifan of China in the World Team Blitz Championship, the 19-year-old Divya stunned sixth-ranked Chinese Grandmaster Zhu Jiner on Wednesday. In the opening game of the fourth round of the top-16 stage in the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup in Batumi, Georgia, Divya utilised her opening advantage with white pieces well to register a convincing 49-move victory over Zhu. By winning the first classical game, it's advantage Divya as the Nagpur girl will now need just a draw to advance to the quarterfinals. On Thursday, Divya will defend against Zhu with black pieces. All other Indian GMs, including the top three ranked women national players, Koneru Humpy, Vaishali Rameshbabu and D Harika, drew their opening games of the fourth round. A total of four Indian and Chinese masters are among the last 16 players remaining in the fray. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tại sao CFD tiền mã hóa có thể phù hợp với danh mục đầu tư của bạn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo In a game of Sicilian defence between India and China, Divya opted for the regular King's Pawn opening, which she later converted into the Open Najdorf, Zagreb Variation. Divya made Zhu dance to her tune with her knights. When both players sacrificed their respective rooks on the 24th turn, the game remained equal with Divya relying on her knight in attacking mode and Zhu with a defensive bishop. A classical 25th move check by Divya dismantled Zhu's king. A tactical ploy of Divya to twice repeat her moves in quick succession, followed by a seven-minute thought to make a questionable bishop move, caught Zhu unawares. The experienced Chinese made a blunder on the 29th turn. Divya again positioned her knight in the centre and slowly capitalised on Zhu's mistake. On the 43rd turn, Divya became a pawn up and forced Zhu to resign in the next six moves. Earlier, Vaishali was made to play a quick 29-move draw by Meruert Kamalidenova of Kazakhstan, who repeated her moves. India No. 1 Humpy drew with black pieces against Alexandra Kosteniuk of Switzerland in 35 moves. Harika defended well to hold higher-ranked Ukrainian GM Kateryna Lagno in 50 moves. Apart from Divya, the three decisive results in the opening game of the fourth round were scored by Chinese masters, with world No. 3 Lin Tingjie, Tan Zhongyi, and Yuxin Song winning their respective games.
News18
19-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Grit And Determination': PM Modi Lauds Divya Deshmukh After Win Over Hou Yifan
Last Updated: The Indian teenage sensation Deshmukh, who represented Team Hexamind, got the better of her Chinese counterpart Yifan at the event in London. Indian Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi lauded the effort of chess star Divya Deshmukh to beat Hou Yifan, the top ranked player in the world, at the World Team Blitz Championship on Thursday. The Indian teenage sensation Deshmukh, who represented Team Hexamind, got the better of her Chinese counterpart Yifan at the event in London. The nation's premier took to the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to share an update that read, 'Congratulations to Divya Deshmukh on defeating the World No. 1, Hou Yifan in the 2nd leg of Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships, London." 'Her success highlights her grit and determination. It also inspires many upcoming chess players. Best wishes for her future endeavours," the post continued. Congratulations to Divya Deshmukh on defeating the World No. 1, Hou Yifan in the 2nd leg of Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships, London. Her success highlights her grit and determination. It also inspires many upcoming chess players. Best wishes for her future… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2025 Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also congratulated the teenager on her feat with a post that read, 'Checkmate ! Heartiest congratulations to our chess star Divya Deshmukh on her stunning win over World No. 1 Hou Yifan in the 2nd leg of the Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships in London. Wishing you the very best for the future games." Checkmate ♟️ !Heartiest congratulations to our chess star Divya Deshmukh on her stunning win over World No. 1 Hou Yifan in the 2nd leg of the Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships in London. Wishing you the very best for the future games. — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) June 18, 2025 First Published: June 19, 2025, 15:22 IST
India Gazette
19-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Pushkar Singh Dhami hails Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh for defeating world number one in World Team Blitz Championships
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday lauded Indian chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh for defeating world number one Hou Yifan in the second leg of the Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships, London. Taking to X, Pushkar Singh Dhami posted, 'Hearty congratulations to Divya Deshmukh ji on defeating world number 1 player Hou Yifan in the semi-finals of the second stage of the World Team Blitz Championship held in London. This remarkable achievement of yours is an inspiration for chess players across the country. I have full faith that you will continue to make the country proud with your excellent performance in the future as well. Infinite best wishes for your bright future!' Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh. Taking to X, PM Modi posted, 'Congratulations to Divya Deshmukh on defeating the World No. 1, Hou Yifan in the 2nd leg of Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships, London. Her success highlights her grit and determination. It also inspires many upcoming chess players. Best wishes for her future endeavours. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also posted, 'Checkmate ! Heartiest congratulations to our chess star Divya Deshmukh on her stunning win over World No. 1 Hou Yifan in the 2nd leg of the Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships in London. Wishing you the very best for the future games.' Notably, India has been doing really well at the international level in chess as of late. D. Gukesh, the reigning World Champion and recipient of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award secured a third-place position in the Norway Chess tournament, which concluded early in June. One of his standout moments during the competition was a win over world number one Magnus Carlsen, which was his first classical game win over him. Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi also finished fifth. Also, Aravindh Chithambaram, clinched first place in the Stepan Avagyan Memorial Chess Tournament, and R Praggnanandhaa, secured second place in the same tournament. The tournament was held from May 28 to June 6. (ANI)
