Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh, fresh from her sensational Women’s World Cup 2025 triumph, is now gearing up for a new challenge at the prestigious FIDE Grand Swiss Chess Tournament. This time, the 19-year-old is set to test herself in the open section, where she will face some of the world’s strongest grandmasters.
The Grand Swiss, a qualifier for the Candidates Tournament, is widely regarded as one of the toughest competitions in world chess. For Divya, who has been steadily climbing the FIDE rankings, this event presents a golden opportunity to sharpen her skills against elite players and showcase her ability on the global stage.
Her recent success has already made her one of India’s brightest young stars, inspiring the next generation of female chess players. However, the open section will pose a very different challenge, as she will be competing against seasoned grandmasters with years of experience in high-pressure events.
Speaking ahead of the event, Divya expressed her excitement, saying that she wants to “push her limits and learn from the very best.” For Indian chess, this is yet another proud moment, as the country continues to produce world-class talent following the footsteps of legends like Viswanathan Anand and the rising star Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa.
With her fearless style of play and newfound confidence from the Women’s World Cup, Divya Deshmukh enters the FIDE Grand Swiss not just as a participant, but as a dark horse capable of springing surprises. Indian fans will be closely following her journey to see how she fares against the giants of world chess.
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