Sports/Alive News: India has achieved another milestone in chess as Anuj Shrivatri has become the country’s 100th Grandmaster. The 22-year-old from Madhya Pradesh won the seventh ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in Ozamiz, Philippines, on November 8, earning the third and final norm required for the Grandmaster title.
Anuj is the first player from Madhya Pradesh to achieve this honour. After losing his opening-round match, he made a strong comeback and scored seven points in the remaining eight games.
Viswanathan Anand became India’s first Grandmaster in 1988. He later went on to win the World Chess Championship five times.
Learned Chess from His Father
Anuj was born in 2004 in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. His father, Ashok Shrivatri, introduced him to chess and helped him develop his skills. At the age of 15, Anuj became the youngest International Master from Madhya Pradesh.
BTech Graduate with International Experience
Anuj holds a BTech degree in Computer Science. During his college years, he worked in software development and machine learning. He also completed a one-year internship as a software engineer in Germany.
Along with competing in chess tournaments, he currently provides online coaching to advanced-level chess players from different countries.
Viswanathan Anand Congratulates Anuj
All India Chess Federation president Nitin Narang congratulated Anuj on his achievement. Chess legend Viswanathan Anand also joined in celebrating the milestone.
Anuj’s achievement marks an important moment for Indian chess and brings recognition to Madhya Pradesh on the international stage.
