Fourteen-year-old Goa chess prodigy GM-elect Ethan Vaz concluded an exceptional European tour by securing the second runner-up position in the Masters event at the Serbia Open 2026 in Belgrade. Remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament, Ethan registered five wins and four draws against a strong field featuring a Grandmaster and five International Masters.
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Goa’s IM Ethan Vaz Wins Silver at National U-17 Chess Championship
14-year-old Ethan Vaz clinched a silver medal at the National Under-17 Open Chess Championship 2025-26, earning selection to represent India at global youth events.
Goa’s IM Ethan Vaz Creates History with Gold at National Junior U-19 Chess Championship
Fourteen-year-old International Master Ethan Vaz has etched his name in history by becoming the first Goan to win gold at the National Junior Under-19 Chess Championship (Open), delivering a dominant performance in Jamshedpur.
Ethan Wins 5 Medals for India at Western Asia Youth Chess Championships
Ethan Vaz, a 13-year-old chess prodigy from Goa, has made India proud by winning 5 medals at the Western Asia Youth Chess Championships 2025 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. He secured silver medals in Standard and Rapid formats, a bronze medal in Blitz, and led Team India to bronze medals in Standard and Rapid formats.