India Celebrates Anuj Shrivatri as Its 100th Chess Grandmaster

A Historic Achievement for Indian Chess

On November 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Anuj Shrivatri for becoming the 100th chess Grandmaster from India. He hailed this accomplishment as a significant milestone that showcases the rising talent and enthusiasm for chess among the youth in the country.

In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister expressed pride in India's achievement of reaching a century of Grandmasters, commending the commitment and effort of Indian chess players.

"India has reached a century in chess! Isn't that exceptional? We now have a hundred chess Grandmasters! Congratulations to Anuj Shrivatri for this remarkable achievement!" PM Modi stated.

He emphasized that this milestone highlights the dedication and skill of Indian chess players, as well as the increasing interest in the game among young people across the nation.

"The achievement of 100 Grandmasters is a testament to the immense talent, hard work, and dedication of our players, along with the growing popularity of chess among our youth. It is inspiring to see young talents from various regions of India making their presence felt on the global chess stage," he added.

The Prime Minister expressed hope that this achievement would motivate more young individuals to engage with chess and aim for excellence.

"May this accomplishment encourage many more youngsters to embrace chess and strive for greatness," PM Modi remarked.

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Anuj Shrivatri, hailing from Madhya Pradesh, clinched the title of India's 100th Grandmaster after winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship on Sunday. He became the first Grandmaster from his state, achieving this honor by scoring seven points in his last eight games, despite an initial loss in the first round.

His outstanding performance not only secured him the tournament victory but also marked a significant milestone for both Indian chess and Madhya Pradesh, as reported by ChessBase India.

Shrivatri's accomplishment is particularly noteworthy, as chess fans in India had eagerly anticipated the emergence of the country's 100th Grandmaster, while Madhya Pradesh had been looking forward to its first player achieving this prestigious title.