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 (20 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,478,305
Power
5,212$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 2 9.00 0.18% +0% 1,380,004,385 2,477,566 $2,900,000 5,206$
Guyana 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 786,552 739 $6,000 6$
Totals 3 1,380,790,937 2,478,305 $2,906,000 5,212$
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Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: Divya Deshmukh won the 2025 Women’s World Cup earlier this year. 9

Stabroek News: Javokhir Sindarov wins chess world cup

India India: Divya Deshmukh became the youngest Women’s World Cup winner and India’s first to lift the coveted title. 8

The Times of India: Exclusive | Koneru Humpy goes AWOL since Women's World Cup final defeat: Where is India's chess legend? | Chess News

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