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Madhya Pradesh’s Anuj Shrivatri scripts chess history

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Madhya Pradesh’s Anuj Shrivatri scripts chess history
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International Master Anuj Shrivatri of Madhya Pradesh has won the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in Philippines to become India’s 100th Grandmaster and the first from his state to achieve the title.

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  1. He described the achievement as a historic milestone and a proud moment for Indian chess, expressing hope that the country would reach 200 Grandmasters next.

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