Tag: Champion
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Divya Deshmukh: India’s First FIDE Women’s Chess Champion
Prime Minister Modi congratulates Divya Deshmukh on becoming the FIDE (International Chess Federation) Women’s World Chess Champion in 2025. New Delhi, India, July 28, 2025 — The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated Divya Deshmukh on becoming the FIDE (International Chess Federation) Women’s World Chess Champion 2025. “Koneru Humpy also displayed immense skill throughout the championship.…
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India Celebrates Koneru Humpy’s World Rapid Chess Championship Victory
India’s Koneru Humpy makes history by winning the Women’s Rapid Chess World Title. NEW YORK, December 29, 2024 — Grandmaster Koneru Humpy concluded an outstanding year for Indian chess by defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to become the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Champion on Sunday. On the third day of the 2024 FIDE World…
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PM Modi Praises Chess Champion Gukesh D’s Dedication and Calmness
Chess champion Gukesh D meets with the Prime Minister. New Delhi, December 28, 2024 — Chess champion Gukesh D met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. During their meeting, Mr. Modi praised Gukesh’s determination and dedication, stating his confidence is truly inspiring. “I have been closely interacting with him for a few years now, and…
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A Critical Blunder by Ding Lets Gukesh Take the Chess Crown
Gukesh, demonstrating remarkable determination, has achieved his lifelong aspiration by becoming the youngest world chess champion. SINGAPORE, December 12, 2024 — On Thursday, Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh achieved a remarkable milestone by clinching the title of world chess champion. In a thrilling final match against the reigning champion, Ding Liren, Gukesh demonstrated extraordinary skill and…
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