\u201cI\u2019m incredibly excited to be competing in Norway Chess. It\u2019s my first time in the country, and I\u2019m really looking forward to seeing what Norway is like. I can\u2019t wait to experience this unique format and compete in such a prestigious tournament. To all the fans rooting for me, thank you for the love and encouragement. See you all there!\u201d Divya said in a statement released by Norway Chess.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In 2025, Divya won the FIDE Women\u2019s World Cup, earning her the Grandmaster title and a spot in the 2026 Women\u2019s Candidates Tournament. At only 19, she became the fourth Indian woman to achieve GM, highlighting India\u2019s rising prominence in international chess.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She has also achieved success on the international stage, representing India, earning both individual and team gold medals, and establishing herself as one of the most promising young players of her generation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In 2025, Divya won the FIDE Women\u2019s World Cup, earning her the Grandmaster title and a spot in the 2026 Women\u2019s Candidates Tournament. At only 19, she became the fourth Indian woman to achieve GM, highlighting India\u2019s rising prominence in international chess.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIndia continues to produce outstanding young chess talent, and Divya is a great example of that momentum. We\u2019re delighted to welcome her to Norway Chess Women and look forward to engaging a growing Indian chess audience as she makes her debut in Oslo,\u201d said Benedicte Westre Skog, COO of Norway Chess, in the statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n