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R Vaishali Outplays Divya Deshmukh in All-Indian Clash at FIDE Candidates 2026
The Round of 9 match of the FIDE Candidates 2026 ended in disappointment for Indian GM Divya Deshmukh. The 20-year-old was beaten…
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Divya Deshmukh Beats Muzychuk from Losing Position to Join Five-Way FIDE Lead
Divya Deshmukh is making strides in the FIDE Candidates 2026. After ending up in a series of draws she finally opened her…
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Vaishali Beats Tan Zhongyi in Round 7 to Reach Second at FIDE Candidates 2026
India continues to shine in the women’s singles chess event at the ongoing FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Indian grandmaster R. Vaishali and…
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Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, Becomes England’s No. 1 Female Chess Player 2026
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) ranking list is out, and we have an Indian-origin chess prodigy who has made her presence known…
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Divya Deshmukh Draws Third Straight Game at FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026
On Tuesday, March 31, India ends day three with another major draw in the women’s event. 20-year-old grandmaster Divya Deshmukh finished her…
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Vaishali Survives Brilliant Swindle as Divya Misses Win in All-Indian FIDE Candidates Clash
On Monday, March 30, the second round of the ongoing FIDE Women's Candidates 2026 in Cyprus, the All-India match between two women…
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Divya and Vaishali Open FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 With Draws in Paphos Cyprus
Round one of the FIDE Candidates 2026, saw some highs and a decent start from the Indian chess stars. Grandmasters Divya Deshmukh,…
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Divya Deshmukh Eyes World Chess Title at FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 in Cyprus
Fresh from the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup victory, 20-year-old, youngest Indian Chess grandmaster Divya Deshmukh is all prepared for her next…
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Koneru Humpy Withdraws from FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 Over Cyprus Safety Concerns
Koneru Humpy has decided to withdraw from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026. The Indian Grandmaster took the decision citing safety concerns…
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Humpy Koneru May Skip Women’s Candidates 2026 Over West Asia Safety Concerns
Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is considering opting out of the upcoming Women’s Candidates 2026. The…