Chess (Sports)

Total Questions: 24

21. Who is the Tania Sachdev? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (a) Chess Player
Solution:
  • She holds the titles of International Master (IM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM).
  • She is a two-time Indian women's chess champion (2006, 2007) and three-time Commonwealth Women's Chess Champion (2016, 2018, 2019).
  • She was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2009

22. With which sport does the name of Ms. Bhagyashree Thipsay associated? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (a) Chess
Solution:
Bhagyashree Thipsay (née Sathe) is a renowned Indian chess player who holds the title of Woman International Master (WIM). Her notable achievements in the sport include: 
  • Winning the Indian Women's Chess Championship five times (in 1985, 1986, 1988, 1991, and 1994).
  • Winning the Asian Women's Championship in 1991.
  • Representing India in numerous Chess Olympiads. 

23. Which Indian player won the Commonwealth Chess Championship held in South Africa? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Abhijit Gupta
Solution:In July 2013, Abhijeet Gupta of India won the gold medal of the Commonwealth Chess Championship held at Port Elizabeth (South Africa). In the year 2019, the gold medal of this competition was won by Abhijit Gupta of India and Tania Sachdev of India won gold in women's category. P. Shyam Nichil clinches Commonwealth chess Championship 2022. The 2023-24 title was won by Mitrabha Guha (India).

24. With which sport is the word 'Gambit' related? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) Chess
Solution:Gambit Checkmate is the terminology related to chess-like stalemate castling, King, Queen, Bishop, etc.