VOICED : Kasparov no logra domar a la nueva generacion de ajedrez

VOICED : Kasparov no logra domar a la nueva generacion de ajedrez

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World Languages, Arts, Social Studies, Professional Development, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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Gary Kasparov, a former world chess champion, faced his first defeat since returning to competition in the U.S. after a 12-year hiatus. Despite five draws, he was checkmated by Ian Nepomiadchi in St. Louis, Missouri. Fans were disappointed at the Chess Club hosting the Rapid & Blitz tournament. While many support Kasparov's comeback, some predict Aronian will win. Experts expected Kasparov's average start, ranking him seventh out of ten.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who defeated Gary Kasparov in his first loss since returning to chess?

Fabiano Caruana

Magnus Carlsen

Ian Nepomniachtchi

Levon Aronian

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Kasparov's first defeat take place?

London, UK

St. Louis, Missouri

Moscow, Russia

New York, USA

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the tournament where Kasparov is competing?

Grand Chess Tour

Candidates Tournament

Rapid & Blitz

World Chess Championship

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is predicted by some to win the tournament?

Levon Aronian

Hikaru Nakamura

Ian Nepomniachtchi

Gary Kasparov

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Kasparov's rank at the start of the tournament?

Tenth

First

Fifth

Seventh