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Anuj Srivatri has become India’s 100th Chess Grandmaster. He won the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in Ozamiz, Philippines on 8 November. This gave him the third norm required to become a Grandmaster.
22 year old Anuj is the first player from Madhya Pradesh to become a Grandmaster. After losing in the opening round, he scored 7 points in the remaining 8 games.
Vishwanathan Anand is the first Grandmaster of India. He achieved this feat in 1988. Anand later became world champion five times.
Father Ashok Srivatri taught him to play chess. Born in 2004 in Katni city of Madhya Pradesh, Anuj was taught to play chess by his father Ashok Srivatri. Anuj became the youngest International Master (IM) of Madhya Pradesh at the age of 15.
Anuj with father Ashok Sriwatri. This picture is from 2020. Photo Credit: ChessBase India
Have done B.Tech, also give online coaching
Anuj has obtained B.Tech degree in Computer Science. During his college days, he did excellent work in the field of software development and machine learning. Also completed one year internship as a software engineer in Germany. Presently, along with playing chess, Anuj also trains advanced level chess players from all over the world through online chess platforms.
AICF President congratulated All India Chess Federation (AICF) President Nitin Narang congratulated Anuj Srivatri. He expressed his happiness on securing straight GM title by winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Chess Championship 2026.
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