Anuj Shrivatri completes India’s century of Grandmasters | Data
Shrivatri becomes the first Grandmaster from Madhya Pradesh, while Tamil Nadu continues to lead the country’s tally, accounting for 38% of India’s Grandmasters
- ✓Shrivatri becomes the first Grandmaster from Madhya Pradesh, while Tamil Nadu continues to lead the country’s tally, accounting for 38% of India’s Grandmasters
- ✓The 22-year-old won the tournament with seven points from nine rounds, earning the title after completing the requirements.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under sports public notices.
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.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu Sports |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | SPORTS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 9 November 2026 |