Q. Which Indian chess player replaced Viswanathan Anand as the country’s top-ranked player?
Answer:
D Gukesh
Notes: 17-year-old D Gukesh took over as the country's top-ranked player from Viswanathan Anand in FIDE's monthly rankings list.
It has been 37 years since anyone other than Anand holding the top position. The five-time World champion is currently ranked ninth, a spot below Gukesh on the world list, is semi-retired from active chess.