New Delhi, January 29 (IANS) Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh is set to debut at the Norway Chess Women in 2026, making history as the youngest participant since the tournament's inception in 2024. In 2025, Divya won the FIDE Women’s World Cup, earning her the Grandmaster title and a spot in the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament. Sharing the news on their official X handle, Norway Chess wrote, “Divya Deshmukh joins Norway Chess Women. A new name enters the Norway Chess Women 2026 field. We’re 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,” said Benedicte Westre Skog, COO of Norway Chess, in the statement.