Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan lauded Divya Deshmukh's FIDE Women's World Cup victory over Koneru Humpy, calling it a proud moment for both Divya and India. He also celebrated her becoming a Grandmaster.
Srinath highlighted the significance of Divya's win and Humpy's silver medal, noting their qualification as candidates. The tournament saw Divya take gold, Humpy silver, and Tan Zhongy of China bronze.
He believes India is excelling in chess, citing GM D Gukesh's World Championship win and Divya's World Cup victory. He emphasized their inspirational roles as role models.
Pravin Thipsay called Divya's win historic, emphasizing the World Cup's importance. He noted her victory over strong Chinese players.
Dibyendu Barua sees Divya as a role model, believing her win will inspire Indian women. He described the final as hard-fought, with Divya ultimately prevailing in the tie-break.
Divya became the fourth female Indian grandmaster. The final's opening games between Humpy and Divya ended in draws.
5 Comments
Noir Black
Srinath and Pravin hit the nail on the head. We need more stories like this to inspire the next generation!
KittyKat
While it's a proud moment, the media should also discuss how necessary it is to support women's chess consistently.
BuggaBoom
Sure, Divya won, but let's not pretend that one win makes it a level playing field for women.
paracelsus
So thrilled for Divya! Her win against such tough opponents shows her strength and determination!
anubis
Congratulations to both Divya and Humpy! Their hard work is truly inspiring. ✨