Anuj Shrivatri became India’s 100th Grandmaster on Sunday (November 8), winning the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open Chess Championship in Ozamiz City, the Philippines. The 22-year-old won the tournament with seven points from nine rounds, earning the title after completing the requirements.

Shrivatri, who hails from Katni in Madhya Pradesh, has achieved a double milestone: he is the first Grandmaster from his State and the latest to join India’s growing list of 100. His achievement adds Madhya Pradesh to a list dominated by a handful of established centres.