Who among the following are the first-ever brother-sister duo to become Grandmasters in chess?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Vaishali Rameshbabu and Praggnanandhaa

Explanation:

• Vaishali Rameshbabu and Praggnanandhaa are the first-ever brother-sister duo to become Grandmasters in chess. Praggnanandhaa, who became the youngest International Master (IM) at the time, earned his Grandmaster title in 2018.
• His sister, Vaishali, followed suit by becoming a Grandmaster in 2023, making them the first siblings in the chess world to achieve such an extraordinary feat.

Information Booster:

• Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu: A chess prodigy from India, Praggnanandhaa became a Grandmaster at the age of 12 years, 10 months, and 13 days, making him one of the youngest Grandmasters in the world. He was awarded the title by FIDE, the International Chess Federation.
• Grandmaster Title: The Grandmaster (GM) title is the highest title awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), signifying exceptional skill and achievement in the game.​

Additional Knowledge:

• Padmini Rout and Parimarjan Rout: Both Padmini Rout and Parimarjan Rout are accomplished chess players from India. Padmini Rout is a Woman Grandmaster (WGM) and an International Master (IM), while Parimarjan Rout has earned the title of Grandmaster.