Who of the following was the first person from Maharashtra to become a Grandmaster in chess?

A. Abhijit Kunte

B. Swati Ghate

C. Pravin Thipsay

D. Tejas Bakre

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Pravin Thipsay was the first person from Maharashtra to become a Grandmaster in chess. He is the first Indian to get a chess Grandmaster norm and the first Indian to win the Commonwealth Chess Championship.