Anuj Shrivatri completes India’s century of Grandmasters | Data

Anuj Shrivatri became India’s 100th Grandmaster on Sunday (November 8), winning the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open Chess Championship in Ozamiz City, the Philippines. Credit: X/@ChessbaseIndia Anuj Shrivatri became India’s 100th Grandmaster on Sunday (November 8), winning the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open Chess Championship in Ozamiz City, the Philippines. The 22-year-old won the tournament with seven points from nine rounds, earning the title after completing the requirements. Shrivatri, who hails from Katni in Madhya Pradesh, has achieved a double milestone: he is the first Grandmaster from his State and the latest to join India’s growing list of 100.

His achievement adds Madhya Pradesh to a list dominated by a handful of established centres. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments.

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