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Deshmukh Awarded Rs 3.11 Crore After FIDE World Cup Triumph

Felicitation in Nagpur highlighted Maharashtra’s commitment to nurturing top talent, underscored by her upcoming berth in the 2026 Candidates Tournament followed by Grand Swiss participation.

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D Gukesh spoke about Divya Deshmukh's Women's World Cup victory.

Overview

  • At a Nagpur ceremony, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis awarded her Rs 3 crore and the Maharashtra Chess Association granted Rs 11 lakh in recognition of her achievement.
  • She made history in July by becoming the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup and earning her Grandmaster title.
  • The World Cup success secured her a place in the 2026 Candidates Tournament for the Women’s World Championship cycle.
  • Deshmukh is set to test her form at the upcoming Grand Swiss, a key event on the path to the Candidates.
  • The rise of 14-year-old WFM Prishita Gupta alongside Deshmukh reflects a growing wave of Indian women’s chess talent poised to challenge China’s dominance.