Question

In August 2022. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, the 17-year-old Indian Chess master, defeated world champion Magnus Carisen in the last round of the FTX Crypto Cup in ?

• A. Austin
• B. Miami
• C. San Jose
• D. Boston

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Miami

• In August 2022, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen in the last round of the FTX Crypto Cup in Miami.

• This international chess championship took place in Miami.

• But despite the win, the Indian finished as runner-up as his total score was 15 points as compared to Carlsen's 16 points overall.

• World No.4 Alireza Firouzja, also finished on 15 points but had to settle for the third spot as he had lost his clash against Praggnanandhaa earlier.