Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India’s 100th chess Grandmaster, describing the achievement as a significant milestone for Indian chess.
In a post on X, PM Modi celebrated the country reaching the landmark of 100 Grandmasters and praised the dedication, hard work and talent of Indian players. He further highlighted the growing popularity of chess among young people and welcomed the emergence of promising players from different parts of the country.
The Prime Minister said the achievements of young Indian players on the international stage could encourage more youngsters to take up chess and strive for excellence.
India has hit a century in chess!
Exceptional isn’t it?
India is now home to a hundred chess Grandmasters!
Congratulations to Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India’s 100th Chess Grandmaster! What a wonderful achievement it is.
India reaching 100 Grandmasters is a remarkable milestone that reflects the immense talent, dedication and hard work of our players as well as the growing popularity of chess among our youth.
It is particularly heartening to see young chess talents emerging from different parts of the country and making their mark on the global stage.
May this achievement inspire many more youngsters to take up chess and pursue excellence.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2026
Shrivatri, 22, from Madhya Pradesh, secured the Grandmaster title after winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in the Philippines on November 8. He became the first player from Madhya Pradesh to earn the distinction.
The championship was held in Ozamiz City, where Shrivatri scored seven points from nine rounds, finishing half a point ahead of Vietnam’s Nguyen Duc Hoa.
After losing his opening game, Shrivatri recovered with six victories and two draws in his remaining eight matches. His final-round win against Australia’s James Morris, however, secured the championship and helped him achieve the final milestone required for the Grandmaster title.
Shrivatri’s achievement takes India’s tally to 100 Grandmasters, marking another milestone for the country’s presence in international chess.
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