Grand Swiss: Divya Deshmukh Defends Tenaciously to Draw with World Champion Gukesh in 6-Hour Chess Marathon

Grand Swiss: Divya Deshmukh Defends Tenaciously to Draw with World Champion Gukesh in 6-Hour Chess Marathon

 14:15 12/09/2025

FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Gukesh Dommaraju was held to a draw by Divya Deshmukh after a six-hour marathon in Samarkand. The enthralling contest lasted 103 moves, as the world champion and the Women's World Cup winner fought hard, captivating chess fans on Friday.
Divya Deshmukh Embraces Learning Over Victory at FIDE Grand Swiss

Divya Deshmukh Embraces Learning Over Victory at FIDE Grand Swiss

 05:15 06/09/2025

Indian Grand Master Divya Deshmukh is participating in the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament in Samarkand. Despite an opening round defeat by her mentor Abhimanyu Puranik, the 19-year-old rebounded with a draw against Alexander Donchenko. Divya emphasizes learning over winning, stating that losses against strong players provide valuable lessons.
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