Anuj Shrivatri Becomes India’s 100th Grandmaster

Madhya Pradesh’s Anuj Shrivatri has created history by becoming India’s 100th Grandmaster and the first player from the state to achieve the prestigious title.

The International Master clinched the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in the Philippines, securing seven points in his final eight games after losing his opening-round match.

Congratulating him on the milestone, All India Chess Federation President Nitin Narang called it a proud moment for Indian chess and expressed hope that the country would soon produce 200 Grandmasters.