It’s really great to see hard work pay off, says Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India’s 100th GM

Anuj Shrivatri is over the moon. Becoming India’s 100th Grandmaster when the country was celebrating the festival of lights was special for the 22-year-old. Anuj Shrivatri becomes India’s 100th chess Grandmaster storyline 1 “It feels very good to become a GM and that too being (India’s) 100th is also special,” he told The Hindu.

“Also I feel relieved now since I was trying for GM title since last one year, and it’s really great to see hard work pay off,” he added. The GM title came after he won the title in the 7th ASEAN+ open individual championship in the Philippines on Sunday (November 8, 2026). Anuj Shrivatri becomes India’s 100th chess Grandmaster storyline 1 He said he had not set himself any goals for the event as it would have put him under “unnecessary pressure”.

“I believe it’s better to give your best and focus on the process rather than result,” Anuj added. Towards the end of the tournament there was some pressure, he said. “....