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Rejected a job offer for chess, now he's India's 100th GM: How Anuj Shrivatri made it

Anuj Shrivatri has made history by becoming India's 100th Grandmaster while competing in the Philippines. His journey, which began in childhood under the influence of his father's fascination with chess, had seen multiple unsuccessful attempts before this triumph. As he celebrates this remarkable milestone, Shrivatri is committed to honing his skills and aims to dominate in more chess tournaments.

Rejected a job offer for chess, now he's India's 100th GM: How Anuj Shrivatri made it

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