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Madhya Pradesh's Anuj Srivastava Becomes India's 100th Chess Grandmaster
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 10:31 PM
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Anuj Srivastava from Madhya Pradesh has earned the Grandmaster title, marking the 100th such achievement for India and continuing the legacy of Viswanathan Anand.
Anuj Srivastava, a young chess talent from Madhya Pradesh, has been awarded the Grandmaster title, becoming the 100th Indian to reach this elite status. The milestone follows the historic contributions of former world champion Viswanathan Anand, who paved the way for a new generation of Indian players.
Srivastava secured the required norms and rating thresholds in recent international tournaments, meeting the stringent criteria set by FIDE for the Grandmaster title. His achievement underscores the rapid growth of chess in India, where the number of Grandmasters has surged in the past decade.
The Indian chess community has welcomed the news, noting that Srivastava's success adds to the country's reputation as a rising powerhouse in the sport. Officials from the All India Chess Federation praised his dedication and highlighted the importance of nurturing talent from regions like Madhya Pradesh.
Looking ahead, Srivastava aims to compete in higher‑level events and improve his world ranking, aspiring to follow in the footsteps of Anand and other Indian legends on the global stage.
Srivastava secured the required norms and rating thresholds in recent international tournaments, meeting the stringent criteria set by FIDE for the Grandmaster title. His achievement underscores the rapid growth of chess in India, where the number of Grandmasters has surged in the past decade.
The Indian chess community has welcomed the news, noting that Srivastava's success adds to the country's reputation as a rising powerhouse in the sport. Officials from the All India Chess Federation praised his dedication and highlighted the importance of nurturing talent from regions like Madhya Pradesh.
Looking ahead, Srivastava aims to compete in higher‑level events and improve his world ranking, aspiring to follow in the footsteps of Anand and other Indian legends on the global stage.