CJI Congratulates Nagpur’s Chess Prodigy, Youngest Grandmaster
Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, on August 2, 2025, personally visited Divya Deshmukh in Nagpur. He extended his warm congratulations on her remarkable achievement.
Deshmukh, at just 19 years of age, has secured the coveted title of Grandmaster after winning the FIDE Chess World Cup. This makes her the youngest Indian ever to achieve this feat.
The visit held special significance, given the long-standing friendship between the CJI and Deshmukh’s family. The Chief Justice’s gesture underscores the nation’s pride in her exceptional talent.
This momentous occasion highlights the growing recognition of chess as a major sport in India and inspires a new generation of aspiring champions. Deshmukh’s success serves as a beacon of hope and ambition for young Indians across the country.
