MP’s Anuj Shrivatri Becomes India’s 100th Grandmaster at ASEAN Individual Open
Indian chess has made history as Anuj Shrivatri, who is 22 years old from Madhya Pradesh, has become the 100th Grandmaster of his nation. He has won the prestigious title after winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in Philippines on November 8, 2026.
The accomplishment is historic because India has joined the list of 100 Grandmaster nations, and Madhya Pradesh has also seen its first Grandmaster in chess.
Anuj Shrivatri Makes a Remarkable Comeback
Shrivatri entered the tournament as an International Master and experienced a tough start after he lost his first game. Nevertheless, he bounced back from that setback to record seven points in the tournament consisting of nine rounds.
The victory came for him by winning his last two games in the face of pressure. His total score gave him a half point lead over Vietnam’s Nguyen Duc Hoa who came second with 6.5 points. The Philippine player Nouri Alekhine came in third with six points.
The tournament was held at the Asenso Global Youth Leadership and Sports Complex in Misamis Occidental, Philippines.
The triumph got Shrivatri the title of Grandmaster in direct fashion. He became the hundredth Indian player to be honored with the title.
From Viswanathan Anand to India’s 100th Grandmaster
This path started for India when Viswanathan Anand was crowned the nation’s first Grandmaster in 1988. Since then, the chess community in India has gained an impressive international reputation by giving birth to many talented players who perform well at the top level.
India celebrated its 99th Grandmaster title in the year 2026 through VS Rathanvel. The completion of a hundredth title in the same year was an accomplishment of Shrivatri.
The nation has also seen a rise in the number of talented youth players in chess.
Madhya Pradesh Celebrates Its First Chess Grandmaster
The success of Shrivatri holds special importance for Madhya Pradesh as it is the first time the state has had a Grandmaster. The ascent from the International Master status to that of Grandmaster puts Madhya Pradesh on India’s chess map.
Shrivatri’s success has also drawn national attention. The Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi, congratulated Shrivatri on India achieving its 100th Grandmaster status, which he considered as an indication of the growth of talent in India in the game of chess.
This success serves as an inspiration to players in the country who wish to make it big in the field of chess through their hard work and performances in tournaments.
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