Magnus Carlsen claimed victory in the World Rapid and Blitz Poland event after defeating all nine other players in a row on May 12, 2024. Magnus Carlsen claimed victory after defeating all nine other players in a row.
- R Praggnanandhaa, an Indian chess player, defeated Magnus Carlsen, the world number one, on May 11, 2024.
- Wei Yi , China Chess player secured second position.
- The event featured three Indian prodigies: D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi, along with other top grandmasters like Anish Giri, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, and Vincent Keymer.
- Praggnanandhaa finished in fourth place with 19 points, while Erigaisi secured the fifth position with 18 points.
- D Gukesh, the World Chess Championship challenger, ended in the last spot with 12.5 points.
Q: Who won the World Rapid and Blitz Poland chess tournament in May 2024?
a) Wei Yi
b) Arjun Erigaisi
c) R Praggnanandhaa
d) Magnus Carlsen
Correct Answer: d) Magnus Carlsen
Q: Which Indian Chess Player defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen in the Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament in May 2024?
a) Vishwanath Anand
b) R Praggnanandhaa
c) Arjun Erigaisi
d) D. Gukesh.
Ans : b) R Praggnanandhaa
