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.
Saras Summer Powar Wins Gopal Sukhtankar Memorial Chess 2026
Saras Summer Powar clinched the title at the Late Lt Cdr Gopal Sukhtankar Memorial Open Rapid FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 in Panaji, edging past Joshua Telles on tie-breaks after both scored 8 points.
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.
One Step to Go: Nitish Belurkar Inches Closer to Grandmaster Title
Goa’s International Master Nitish Belurkar has earned his second Grandmaster norm at the 5th International Festival of La Plagne Soleil Masters in France. With this stellar performance, he's now just one norm and 28 Elo points away from becoming a Grandmaster — one of the most prestigious titles in chess.