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Anuj Shrivatri becomes India's 100th Grandmaster, first from Madhya Pradesh
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 09:02 PM
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Anuj Shrivatri has been awarded the Grandmaster title, marking him as India's 100th GM and the first from Madhya Pradesh.
Anuj Shrivatri secured the coveted Grandmaster title, becoming the 100th player from India to achieve this distinction. The achievement also makes him the first Grandmaster hailing from the state of Madhya Pradesh, a milestone for the region's chess community.
The title was awarded after Shrivatri fulfilled the World Chess Federation's (FIDE) criteria, which include attaining a minimum rating of 2500 and earning three Grandmaster norms in international competition. His performance in recent tournaments demonstrated the consistency required for the elite status.
The Indian chess fraternity has welcomed the news, noting that the addition of another Grandmaster underscores the country's growing depth in the sport. Shrivatri's success is expected to inspire aspiring players in Madhya Pradesh and across the nation.
Officials from the All India Chess Federation highlighted the importance of nurturing talent from smaller states, emphasizing that such achievements broaden the sport's reach beyond traditional strongholds.
As the 100th Grandmaster, Shrivatri joins a distinguished list that includes former world champions and rising stars, further cementing India's reputation as a global chess powerhouse.
The title was awarded after Shrivatri fulfilled the World Chess Federation's (FIDE) criteria, which include attaining a minimum rating of 2500 and earning three Grandmaster norms in international competition. His performance in recent tournaments demonstrated the consistency required for the elite status.
The Indian chess fraternity has welcomed the news, noting that the addition of another Grandmaster underscores the country's growing depth in the sport. Shrivatri's success is expected to inspire aspiring players in Madhya Pradesh and across the nation.
Officials from the All India Chess Federation highlighted the importance of nurturing talent from smaller states, emphasizing that such achievements broaden the sport's reach beyond traditional strongholds.
As the 100th Grandmaster, Shrivatri joins a distinguished list that includes former world champions and rising stars, further cementing India's reputation as a global chess powerhouse.