Divya Deshmukh Wins World Junior Girls’ Chess Championship

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Divya Deshmukh of India emerged victorious in the World Junior Girls’ Chess Championship.

An Overview of the News

• The tournament took place at the Gift City Club in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

• In the final round, Divya defeated Beloslava Krasteva from Bulgaria.

• She secured her victory with a decisive win in the 10th round, making it her first under-20 title.

• Divya maintained an unbeaten record throughout the championship.

• She won nine games and drew the remaining two, showcasing her dominant performance.

The World Junior Chess Championship:

• It is an under-20 tournament in chess, managed by the World Chess Federation.

• The concept originated with William Ritson-Morry, who initiated the inaugural event in 1951.

• The first championship was held in Birmingham, England, as per Ritson-Morry's vision.

• Originally held biennially, the championship occurred every two years until 1973, after which it became an annual event.

• In 1983, a separate tournament exclusively for girls was established alongside the main competition.