Anuj Shrivatri becomes India's 100th chess Grandmaster, PM Modi congratulates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 November 2026 congratulated Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India's 100th chess Grandmaster. With this title, the number of chess Grandmasters in India has reached one hundred.
What this means for you
This news asks nothing of ordinary readers — there is no form to fill and no deadline. It is an inspirational story for children and young people who play or want to learn chess. Families with chess-playing kids can take it as an example.
Key facts
- Anuj Shrivatri became India's 100th chess Grandmaster
- India now has 100 chess Grandmasters
- PM Narendra Modi congratulated him on 10 November 2026
- The PM said it reflects the talent, dedication and hard work of Indian players
- The PM hoped the feat will inspire more youngsters to take up chess
What happened
According to a Prime Minister’s Office release dated 10 November 2026, Anuj Shrivatri has earned chess’s prestigious title. With this, he has become India’s 100th chess Grandmaster.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the achievement and congratulated Anuj Shrivatri. He called it exceptional and a wonderful success.
What has changed
As per the release, the number of chess Grandmasters in India has now reached one hundred. The Prime Minister said India reaching 100 Grandmasters is a remarkable milestone.
He said it reflects the immense talent, dedication and hard work of the country’s players. It also shows the growing popularity of chess among the youth.
What else the Prime Minister said
The Prime Minister said it is particularly heartening to see young chess talents emerging from different parts of the country and making their mark on the global stage. He hoped the achievement will inspire many more youngsters to take up chess and pursue excellence.
In his post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “India has hit a century in chess!” He congratulated Anuj Shrivatri there as well and called it a wonderful achievement.
What this means for ordinary readers
This news has no application, form, money or deadline for the general public. It is an inspirational story for children and young people who play or want to learn chess. Families whose children are learning the game can take it as an example.
Grandmaster is a prestigious title in chess. The release does not describe the process or conditions for earning the title.
Questions and answers
Who is India's 100th chess Grandmaster?
Anuj Shrivatri is India's 100th chess Grandmaster. According to the Prime Minister's Office release, he has earned the prestigious chess title.
How many chess Grandmasters does India have now?
India now has 100 chess Grandmasters. The count reached this number after Anuj Shrivatri earned the title.
Does this news ask readers to do anything?
No. It is a news of an achievement; the release gives no application, form or deadline for the public.
What did the Prime Minister say?
The PM said reaching 100 Grandmasters is a remarkable milestone. He said it reflects the immense talent, dedication and hard work of Indian players and the growing popularity of chess among the youth.
What is a Grandmaster?
Grandmaster is a prestigious title in chess. The release describes it as chess's prestigious title.
Source: PIB, "प्रधानमंत्री ने अनुज श्रीवत्री को भारत का 100वां शतरंज ग्रैंडमास्टर बनने पर बधाई दी", 10 November 2026. Read the original notice
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