New Delhi, July 28 -- Divya Deshmukh on Monday scripted history by becoming the fourth Indian woman to earn the Grandmaster title, after defeating fellow Indian Koneru Humpy at the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia.

She is now the 88th Grandmaster from India and follows Humpy, R. Vaishali, and Harika Dronavalli in earning the prestigious title.

After winning the match against Koneru Humpy, Divya could not hold her emotions, and the camera caught her in tears.

Even after winning the match, she remained seated for a while, trying to process what she had achieved. Along with the coveted trophy, Divya will now receive $50,000 in prize money.

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