Goa, Nov. 9 -- India's chess revolution reached a landmark milestone as 20-year-old Anuj Shrivatri became the country's 100th Grandmaster (GM). Born in 2004, Shrivatri secured his final GM title requirement by winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship. His victory also established him as the very first Grandmaster from the state of Madhya Pradesh, opening a historic chapter for his home region.

Shrivatri's path to the historic title was a test of resilience. He suffered a defeat in his opening game of the tournament but mounted a strong comeback, securing seven points across nine rounds to claim top honors. Heading into the final stretch with the title on the line, Shrivatri won his last two games to finish half a poi...