Deshmukh Divya

Divya Deshmukh, born on December 9, 2005, is an Indian chess player who holds the title of International Master. In 2021, she became India's 21st woman Grandmaster and has since achieved notable successes, including winning the 2022 Women's Indian Chess Championship and earning an individual bronze medal at the 2022 Chess Olympiad. As of August 2024, she is ranked as the fourth-best female chess player in India.
In 2023, Divya won the Asian Women's Chess Championship held in Almaty. She also made headlines by winning the women's rapid section of the Tata Steel India Chess Tournament, defeating several top players despite being the lowest seed. Her impressive performance in this tournament included victories over renowned players like Harika Dronavalli and Koneru Humpy, and draws against Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun and Anna Ushenina.
In May 2024, Divya claimed victory at the Sharjah Challengers tournament, which qualified her for the Sharjah Masters the following year.