India took 29 years to produce its first 50 chess Grandmasters, just 9 for next 50

India took 29 years to produce its first 50 chess Grandmasters, reaching the milestone in 2017. However, the country produced its next 50 Grandmasters in just nine years, reaching 100 in November 2026. Viswanathan Anand became India's first Grandmaster in 1988. Anuj Shrivatri, who hails from Madhya Pradesh, became India's 100th Grandmaster on November 8, 2026.