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Divya Deshmukh Lose on Tough Day for India at Norway Chess 2026
India's challenge at the 2026 Norway Chess tournament encountered a difficult hurdle on Sunday as three of its leading contenders, World Champion…
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Divya Deshmukh Beats Zhu Jiner in 84 Moves to Lead Norway Chess Women 2026
Indian chess continues to make waves on the global stage, and this time it is 20-year-old Divya Deshmukh who has grabbed the…
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FIDE Women’s Candidates Winners: From Elisabeth Bykova in 1952 to Rameshbabu Vaishali in 2026
History was scripted on the chessboard as India celebrated a landmark moment in its sporting journey. Rameshbabu Vaishali delivered a performance of…
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Indian GM Vaishali Rameshbabu Claims Women’s Candidates 2026 Title in Cyprus
The final round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament ended in a major milestone for India. Grandmaster Rameshbabu Vaishali is now the…
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Rameshbabu Vaishali Holds Nerve to Stay Joint Leader Ahead of Final Round in FIDE Candidates 2026
As the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates tournament heads into its final stage, so do the chess stars. The Round of 14, the…
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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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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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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…