Divya Deshmukh: The Teenage Chess Prodigy Making India Proud

Divya Deshmukh, a chess sensation from Nagpur, thanked her family and first coach, Rahul Joshi, for her victory in the Women's World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy. Welcomed by enthusiastic fans, she expressed gratitude and joy upon returning home. At 19, she's the youngest champion of this prestigious event.

Teen chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh credited her family and early mentor Rahul Joshi for her recent triumph in the Women's World Cup.

Divya, 19 from Nagpur, was warmly welcomed by fans upon her return to the city at night.

She expressed her happiness, acknowledging the support of her sister and family, after becoming the youngest winner by defeating Koneru Humpy in a dramatic tie-breaker at the all-Indian final in Batumi, Georgia.

(With inputs from agencies.)