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Golden chess piece topples silver queen in intense match.

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Divya Deshmukh Defeats World No.1 Hou Yifan, PM Modi Congratulates

Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh achieved a major career milestone by defeating reigning World No.1 Hou Yifan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded her for this exceptional victory, calling it a...

By Akshita Kocher
June 19, 2025

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18-Year-Old D.Gukesh Beats Carlsen for the First Time Ever in...

In a shocking twist at an elite chess tournament, Indian prodigy D. Gukesh defeated five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in a classical format game. The loss sparked an emotional reaction...