(Forelines) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. praised Divya Deshmukh, an Indian chess prodigy, for defeating Hou Yifan, the world’s top player, in the second leg of the Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships in London.
“Congratulations to Divya Deshmukh on defeating the World No. 1, Hou Yifan in the 2nd leg of Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships, London. Her success highlights her grit and determination. It also inspires many upcoming chess players. Best wishes for her future endeavours,” PM Modi said in a post on X.
The World Blitz Chess Championship is a chess tournament with blitz time constraints was held to find the world champion. The World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships are an annual rapid and blitz chess event organized by FIDE since 2012. The third edition of FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships take place in London, United Kingdom, between June 10 and 16, 2025.