FIDE Awards shortlists: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Divya lead India's strong showing

Indian chess stars Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Divya Deshmukh are nominated for FIDE Excellence Awards. They will compete against global talent in multiple prestigious player categories. The All India Chess Federation also received a nomination for Best Federation. Indian national teams and ChessBase India Foundation earned recognition for their achievements. Winners will be announced at the Chess Olympiad.