Divya Deshmukh

Date of Birth: December 9, 2005
Place of Birth: Nagpur, India
Sport: Chess
Major Achievements in 2024:
1. Became FIDE under-20 girls world champion
2. Team and Individual gold medals at the Chess Olympiad
3. Won the Sharjah Challengers Title
Intro: Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh delivered exceptional performances, solidifying her status as a rising star in the chess world. In May, she clinched the Sharjah Challengers title, finishing with a score of 7/9. June saw Deshmukh's crowning achievement when she became the FIDE World Under-20 Girls Chess Champion. At the Chess Olympiad in September, Deshmukh played a pivotal role in India's triumph, contributing to both team and individual gold medals.