Divya Deshmukh: Youngest Chess Maestro Triumphs at Women's World Cup

The Maharashtra cabinet has lauded Divya Deshmukh, a rising star in the world of chess, for her remarkable achievement as the youngest winner of the Women's Chess World Cup. The cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, passed a resolution to acknowledge her success.

Deshmukh, a 19-year-old from Nagpur, secured her historic win after an intense final against Koneru Humpy, a seasoned chess player, in Batumi, Georgia. Her victory not only crowns her as a Grandmaster but also etches her name in the records of international chess.

Chief Minister Fadnavis expressed immense pride in Deshmukh's achievement, highlighting its significance for Maharashtra and Nagpur. He announced plans for the state government to felicitate her, recognizing her contribution to elevating India's status in the global chess arena.

(With inputs from agencies.)