Anurag Mhamal is an Indian chess player from Goa. He is among the noted competitive chess players to have emerged from the state and has represented India in international chess events at the youth and senior levels.
| Name | Anurag Mhamal |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| State | Goa |
| Sport | Chess |
| Federation | All India Chess Federation (AICF) |
| Governing body | FIDE (international) |
Chess in Goa has produced a small but consistent line of titled players, and Mhamal is part of this group. He developed his game through the domestic circuit organised under the All India Chess Federation and the Goa Chess Association, participating in age-category national championships before moving on to senior open tournaments.
Mhamal has competed in national-level events including the National Premier and various national-level age-group championships, as well as in international open tournaments rated by FIDE. His tournament appearances span both classical and rapid formats on the Indian and international circuit.
As a FIDE-rated player, Mhamal's results are recorded in the international rating list maintained by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs. His career trajectory mirrors that of several Indian players of his generation, who balance national-level events with overseas open tournaments to gain norms and rating points.
Mhamal's career reflects the broader growth of competitive chess in India after the rise of Viswanathan Anand, with sustained participation from smaller states such as Goa adding to the country's depth in the sport. India is now among the strongest chess-playing nations in the world, and players like Mhamal contribute to its active tournament base.