Distinguished Students & Legacy
Celebrating the chess champions, rated players, and accomplished alumni who trained under CM Vinod Bhagwat at Morphy Chess Academy, Nashik.
Vidit Gujrathi
Achievements
- Tata Steel Challengers Winner
- Chess Olympiad Gold Medalist
- Candidates Tournament Competitor
Vidit Gujrathi, one of India's top Grandmasters, began his early chess training with Candidate Master Vinod Bhagwat at age 7, building a foundation of strategic mastery at Morphy Chess Academy.
Varun Vagh
Achievements
- Nashik Under-19 District Champion
- Top-10 Maharashtra State Junior Championship
Varun Vagh has been a prominent player from Morphy Chess Academy, consistently winning local district championships and representing Nashik at the state junior level.
Ganesh Thasne
Achievements
- State Rapid Championship Participant
- Nashik Open Runner-up
Ganesh Thasne has displayed outstanding tactical chess and rapid growth under the academy's weekend offline training model, earning several awards in Maharashtra state level tournaments.
Dhanashri Rathi
Achievements
- Nashik District Women's Champion
- State Women's Selection Competitor
Dhanashri Rathi is one of the premier female chess players representing Nashik. She has developed deep positional skills at Morphy Chess Academy, winning local women's championships.
Trained by CM Vinod Bhagwat
Over 30+ years, Candidate Master Vinod Bhagwat has mentored students who have gone on to earn FIDE titles, national rankings, and state-level podium finishes. His most distinguished alumnus, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi, is one of India’s top-rated players and a Chess Olympiad team representative.
CM Bhagwat has also been invited to lead intensive training camps across Maharashtra, providing advanced coaching exposure to promising junior players. Specific camp coaching credits and student achievements are updated regularly.