Quick Info
| Profession | Chess Grandmaster |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/07/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Katni, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Anuj Shrivatri
08/11/2026
Anuj Shrivatri, an International Master from Madhya Pradesh, won the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in Ozamiz City, Philippines, and earned the Grandmaster title. After losing his opening game, he scored 7 points from his last eight games to take the tournament. The result made him India's 100th Grandmaster and Madhya Pradesh's first Grandmaster.
Do you like Anuj Shrivatri?
You can vote only once.
92% like · 8% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian chess player who became India's 100th Grandmaster in November 2026 and the first Grandmaster from Madhya Pradesh. |
|---|---|
| Milestone | Earned the GM title by winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in Ozamiz City, Philippines, on 08/11/2026. |
| Title Background | Held the International Master title since 2019. |
Personal Life
| Base | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
|---|
Family
| Father | Ashok Shrivatri |
|---|
Career
| Titles and Milestones |
|
|---|---|
| Notable Tournaments |
|
| Coaching | Online chess coach on Lichess for about three years, working with intermediate to advanced students |
| FIDE Rating | 2450 as reported after the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open win |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father was interested in chess in his youth but could not pursue it professionally. | |
| 2. He lost his first game at the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open but recovered to win the tournament. | |
| 3. He is the youngest International Master from Madhya Pradesh. | |
| 4. Former world champion Viswanathan Anand publicly congratulated him on becoming India's 100th Grandmaster. |
Social Media