I. In the finals of the 45th Chess Olympiad held in 2024, Gukesh Dommaraju became the world’s youngest winner after defeating the Russian player Ian Nepomniachtchi
II. Abhimanyu Mishra, an American chess player, holds the record of becoming world’s youngest ever Grandmaster.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes: Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Explanation:
– Statement I: Incorrect – Gukesh did not win the 45th Chess Olympiad in 2024. That event was held in 2022. He became the youngest challenger by defeating Ding Liren in the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament.
– Statement II: Correct – Abhimanyu Mishra is the youngest Grandmaster, achieving the title at 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days.
