New Delhi, Nov 10:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated 19-year-old chess prodigy Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India’s 100th Chess Grandmaster, describing the landmark achievement as a momentous milestone for Indian sport.
The Madhya Pradesh youngster earned his third and final GM norm after a commanding performance at the ongoing international chess tournament, completing the mandatory 2500 FIDE Elo rating threshold to join the elite century club of Indian Grandmasters.
Lauding the historic accomplishment in a social media message, Prime Minister Modi remarked: “Exceptional, isn’t it? Compliments to Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India’s 100th Grandmaster! This is a historic and memorable milestone for Indian chess. His brilliance, determination and perseverance inspire countless young minds across the nation. Wishing him continued success in the future.” The milestone underlines India’s rapid rise on the global chess landscape, arriving 38 years after Viswanathan Anand became the country’s first Grandmaster in 1988.