Ozamiz, Nov. 8 -- International Master Anuj Shrivatri of Madhya Pradesh won the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship to become India's 100th Grandmaster and the first from his state to achieve the title.

Shrivatri secured the title after scoring seven points from his final eight games, following a defeat in the opening round. His performance helped him win the tournament and achieve the Grandmaster title, marking a milestone for Indian chess as well as Madhya Pradesh, according to ChessBase India.

The achievement was particularly significant as chess enthusiasts in India had been awaiting the country's 100th Grandmaster, while Madhya Pradesh had been waiting for its first player to earn the prestigious title.

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