Nagpur, July 28 -- Family members of young sensation and the latest grandmaster, Divya Deshmukh, have expressed their delight after she became the first Indian woman to clinch the Chess World Cup in Georgia.

Divya, a 19-year-old prodigy, stood triumphant at the FIDE Women's World Cup following her sensational victory against the veteran Koneru Humpy in the final via tiebreaks on Monday evening.

Wishes have poured in all over the nation to congratulate Divya for her record-shattering success. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu were among leaders who commended the young star.

Divya's grandmother, Dr Kamal Deshmukh, expressed her joy at the achievement.

"We are very happy. She worked very hard. I am very happy as PM M...