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Statewise GK · Q488

Maharashtra GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 488

Q488

Who became the first Grandmaster in Chess from Maharashtra?

A.
Anjali Bhagwat
B.
Pravin Thipsay
Answer
C.
Umesh Yadav
D.
Pravin Tendulkar

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Pravin Thipsay became the first Grandmaster in Chess from Maharashtra. He is the first Indian to get a chess Grandmaster norm and the first Indian to win the Commonwealth Chess Championship.