Who among the following became India’s first Grandmaster in chess in 1988?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (b) Viswanathan Anand
Explanation:
· Viswanathan Anand became India’s first chess Grandmaster (GM) in 1988, marking a historic milestone for Indian chess.
· His achievement laid the foundation for India’s rise as a global chess powerhouse.
Information Booster:
· Anand later became:
· Five-time World Chess Champion
· Winner of the FIDE World Championship (2000)
· The first Asian to become the undisputed World Champion (2007)
· Nicknamed “The Lightning Kid” for his rapid style of play.
Additional Knowledge:
· R Praggnanandhaa (a): Became GM at age 12 in 2018; India’s rising chess star.
· Dibyendu Barua (c): Became India’s second GM in 1991.
· Pentala Harikrishna (d): Became GM in 2001; one of India’s top chess players.