Divya Deshmukh Embraces Norway Chess 'Confession Box' Feature in Tournament
At the Norway Chess tournament, 20-year-old Indian grandmaster Divya Deshmukh embraced the event's 'confession box,' a feature introduced in 2015 that allows players to share real-time thoughts during games. Unlike many Indian players who typically avoid it, Divya used the box twice in her match against Koneru Humpy, stating it helped her calculate better and added spontaneity to broadcasts. The confession box offers viewers insight into players' emotions and strategies, enhancing the accessibility of elite chess.