Divya Deshmukh Defeats World No. 1 Hou Yifan in Historic Blitz Semifinal Win

In a moment of pride for Indian chess, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh scripted history by defeating World No. 1 Hou Yifan in the second leg of the Blitz semifinals at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship 2025 held in London. A Strategic Masterclass In a nail-biting 74-move endgame, the Nagpur teenager held her nerve […]