Anuj Shrivatri becomes India's 100th Grandmaster
Chess
Anuj Shrivatri became India's 100th Grandmaster at the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in the Philippines on November 9, 2026.
He finished the event with seven points after a rocky start in his first game.
The Times of India said the achievement underscores the evolution of Indian chess since Viswanathan Anand first paved the way in 1988 and highlights the sport's rising international stature.