International Master Nitish Belurkar emerged undefeated champion at the Durga Motors Rapid Rated Chess Tournament 2026 in Bambolim, topping a strong field of 260 players in one of Goa’s largest rapid chess events.
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Shaunak Badole & WCM Deekshitha Modipalli Crowned Champions at 38th National U-13 Chess Championship in Margao
Maharashtra’s Shaunak Badole and Telangana’s WCM Deekshitha Modipalli clinched top honors at the 38th National Under-13 Chess Championship 2025 in Margao. The event saw a record 597 players, with Goa’s Joshua Mark Telles and Asmi Amit Terse emerging as the state’s best performers.
Goa’s Evan Telles Crowned National U-7 Chess Champion
7-year-old Evan Telles from Goa has won the 38th National U-7 Open Chess Championship with a near-perfect score of 8.5/9, securing his place to represent India at the upcoming World U-7 Chess Championship.
