The Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian chess grandmaster Destya Deshmukh on Thursday when she defeated World No. 1 Hou Yifan in the second stage of the Blitz semifinal. The act reached the World Championships in Blitz, which takes place in London.
Here’s what PM Modi said
Prime Minister Modi said that the success of Divy Deshmukh “inspires the upcoming chess players.
“Congratulations to Divy Dehmukh to defeat the world No. 1, Hou Yifan in the second stage Blitz Semifinal at the World Championship in Blitz in London.
Wonder thanked PM Modim in the comments.
“Thank you, Respecting Lord. It is a great honor and encouragement to be recognized by the Prime Minister,” she replied.
Divya Deshmukh defeated the world No. 1
Nagpur girl Divya Deshmukh scripted history, because India has witnessed another monumental moment in chess. Nineteen -year -old won the World Championship and Blitz Team 2025 in London against the World Championship 1 Hou Yifan in the semifinals of Blitz.
Her stunning victory of 74 movement was essential when she helped India to finish third place in the Blitz segment of the tournament and the second in a quick format.
After her historical victory, Wonder was married to social media.
“Finally, what looked like eternity ended – World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship! The team finished second and third in Blitz. He had an amazing experience with the team,” she said.
Meanwhile, India is really well in chess late, especially on the international front.
D Gukesh, the ruling world champion and recipient of the Dyan Chand Khel Ratna, secured the third position in the Norwegian chess tournament, which closed in early June. One of his standout moments during the competition was victory over world number 1 Magnus Carlsen, which was his first classic victory over him. Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi also ended at the fifth.
In addition to Gukesh, Aravindh Chithambarama, he won the first place in the Stepan Avagyan Memorial Tournament and R Pragggnanandhaa, secured second place in the same tournament. The tournament took place from 28 May to 6 June.
(Tagstotranslate) Divya Deshmukh
