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Indian Grand Master Divya Deshmukh is participating in the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament in Samarkand. Despite an opening round defeat by her mentor Abhimanyu Puranik, the 19-year-old rebounded with a draw against Alexander Donchenko. Divya emphasizes learning over winning, stating that losses against strong players provide valuable lessons.

Divya Deshmukh, after her Women's World Cup victory, revealed her mentors, Csaba Balogh and Abhimanyu Puranik. At the Grand Swiss 2025, Puranik, who had just enjoyed a Disneyland vacation, defeated his protégé, Divya. Puranik, a Mumbai-born Punekar, started chess at five and praised Divya's amazing mentality and potential for future dominance in Indian chess.