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Chess | Divya one step away from historic WC title; but all she wants is 'sleep'

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India’s 19-year-old chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh created history by becoming the first Indian to reach the FIDE Women’s World Cup final. In a five-hour battle, she defeated third seed Tan Zhongyi, securing her first GM norm, a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, and $35,000. “I just need sleep,” she said.

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