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World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh notches first win in FIDE Grand Swiss
Updated On: 08 September, 2025 04:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In the Open section, top seed R Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by the world`s youngest-ever Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra of the United States. Praggnanandhaa nearly outplayed his younger rival, but the Indian-origin player put up a stiff resistance just when it seemed salvaging a draw would not be easy
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Divya Deshmukh (Pic: File Pic)
India`s FIDE World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh managed to register her first win in the open category, beating Egypt`s Grand Master Bassem Amin in the fourth round in the Grand Swiss 2025. The 19-year-old Indian entered the open section of the event after securing a spot in the candidates through her World Cup win.
Divya’s First win in FIDE Grand Swiss ?? what a play!!
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