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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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.
