Anuj Shrivatri quit software engineer job at German firm. Today he’s India’s 100th GM

Anuj Shrivatri, a software engineer from Madhya Pradesh, has achieved a major milestone by becoming India's 100th grandmaster. This accomplishment marks the end of a drought in chess talent for Madhya Pradesh, which had gone without a grandmaster for 38 years since Viswanathan Anand's historic achievement. Anuj's journey began when he started playing chess at the age of seven and was coached by VK Tiwari.

Despite his initial focus on his studies and a day job as a software engineer, Anuj's passion for chess eventually led him to quit his well-paying job with a German firm. His family, led by his father Ashok, wholeheartedly supported his decision, even making sacrifices to help him travel to tournaments around the world. Anuj's success is attributed to his competitive spirit, hunger for knowledge, and the unwavering support of his family.