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Statewise GK · Q83

Maharashtra GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 83

Q83

Who of the following was the first person from Maharashtra to become a Grandmaster in chess?

A.
Abhijit Kunte
B.
Swati Ghate
C.
Pravin Thipsay
Answer
D.
Tejas Bakre

Answer: Option C

Solution

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