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.
International Master Nitish Belurkar Clinches Durga Motors Rapid Chess Tournament 2026
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.
Titan Launches Limited-Edition Grandmaster Watch Honouring Gukesh Dommaraju as Titan of the Year 2026
Titan has unveiled a limited-edition Grandmaster timepiece to honour chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, celebrating his achievement as the youngest world chess champion and naming him Titan of the Year 2026.
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.