Anuj Shrivatri has achieved a significant milestone by becoming India’s 100th chess Grandmaster. This accomplishment came after his victory at the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship.
Shrivatri’s achievement is particularly notable as he is the first Grandmaster from Madhya Pradesh. The attainment of 100 Grandmasters is considered a major step forward for chess in India.
India’s journey in chess began with its first Grandmaster, Viswanathan Anand, in 1987. The All India Chess Federation (AICF) celebrated this historic moment, with AICF president Nitin Narang posting on X about Shrivatri’s success and the significance of reaching the 100th Grandmaster mark.
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Source: indianexpress.com
