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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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