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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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.