Divya Deshmukh

Divya Deshmukh

athlete India

Divya Deshmukh, born on December 9, 2005, in Nagpur, is a prominent Indian chess player celebrated for her remarkable achievements in the sport. In 2024, she showcased her exceptional talent by winning double gold medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad, both in the Team and Individual categories. Her impressive record also includes becoming the World Junior Champion in the Girls' Individual category and securing the title of 2024 FIDE World U20 Girls Chess Champion. Known for her fearless approach to the game, Divya's recent victory at the Sharjah Challengers further solidifies her status as one of the rising stars in the chess world.

Born on Dec 09, 2005 (19 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
5,384,379
Power
11,363$
Sentiment
7.76
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 4 7.75 0.30% +30% 1,380,004,385 5,351,247 $2,900,000 11,245$
Ukraine 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 43,733,762 33,132 $155,000 117$
Totals 5 1,423,738,147 5,384,379 $3,055,000 11,362$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Grandmaster R Vaishali became the third Indian - after Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy - to qualify for the Women’s Candidates tournament 2026. 9

The Times of India: Chess | 'I decided not to play Grand Swiss': How R Vaishali's Chennai nightmare earned her a 2026 Candidates ticket | Chess News

India India: Divya Deshmukh, the 2025 Women’s World Cup champion, humorously suggested changing the chess rule about wearing jeans. 8

The Times of India: Chess | 'No jeans': Divya Deshmukh evokes Magnus Carlsen's viral dress code controversy - Watch | Chess News