Divi Bijesh Wins U-12 Girls Title at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025
City Air News
Nov 16, 2025 11:27
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Thiruvananthapram, November 2025: In a remarkable achievement, 10-year-old Divi Bijesh from Trivandrum Kerala India, the youngest player in the category, has won the Under-12 Girls title at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 held from November 9 to 16 in Malaysia. Although she is an Under-10 player by age, Divi chose to compete in the higher age group, displaying exceptional skill, confidence and maturity throughout the nine-round Swiss tournament. She finished with an outstanding score of 8.5/9, dominating the field.
The Commonwealth Chess Championship is one of the most respected global chess events, featuring 13 categories across youth and senior levels, including participation from top-ranked players and Grandmasters from Commonwealth nations. Divi’s victory adds another significant milestone to her already extraordinary journey.
In 2025, Divi emerged as the World Cup U-10 Girls Champion, World Cadet Rapid Champion, World Cadet Blitz Vice Champion, and World Schools Chess Vice Champion. With 75+ medals, including numerous international, national and state titles, she is also Kerala’s youngest ever Woman Candidate Master (WCM) and India’s first-ever U-10 Girls World Cup Champion.
Speaking about his daughter’s latest triumph, her father Bijesh Kumar said: “This victory is special because Divi competed with older players and still held her ground with confidence. We always tell her to enjoy the game and play with honesty and dedication. We are proud of her perseverance and the calm way she handles challenges.”
Divi said, “I am happy that I won. I tried my best in every game. Some rounds were very tough, but I didn’t give up. I thank my parents, my coaches and everyone who supports me.”
Divi’s win at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 reinforces her reputation as one of India’s most promising young chess talents, continuing to make the country proud with every move she plays.
