Questions :
Which Indian chess player won the Candidates Tournament 2024 and earned the right to challenge for the World Chess Championship?
Options :
- Viswanathan Anand
- Arjun Erigaisi
- D. Gukesh
- R. Praggnanandhaa
correct answer : c)
Explanation :
D. Gukesh won the Candidates Tournament 2024 and became the youngest player ever to achieve this feat. He earned the right to challenge for the World Chess Championship. Viswanathan Anand is a former World Champion but did not win the 2024 Candidates Tournament. Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa are leading Indian grandmasters but were not the winners of the event.