About Ethan
- Currently the Youngest International Master (IM) of Chess in India, since January 3rd, 2024. (World’s Youngest IM until Oct 7, 2024)
- World No. 1 in Under-12 and India No. 1 in Under-15 (Sub-Junior) categories, in Blitz Chess, as of August 2023 (2371 Elo).
- Aiming to become one of the youngest Chess Grandmasters in the world.
- International FIDE Rated Player in all 3 formats of Chess (Classic, Rapid & Blitz) at 7 years of age (2018).
- Six-time State Champion
(Goa, India) (2019 & 2020 (Under-9), 2021 (Under-10), 2022 (Under-12), 2022 & 2024 (Under-15)) at 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 13 years of age respectively. - Gold Medalist , at Western Asia Youth and Junior Rapid Chess Championship, 2019, Delhi.
- Silver Medalist
, at Western Asia Youth and Junior Blitz Chess Championship, 2019, Delhi. - Silver Medalist (Joint 1st Place) at National Schools Chess Championship, 2019, Aurangabad. Qualified for World Schools Chess Championship 2020, Panama, USA.
- Silver Medalist (Joint 1st Place) at Under-10 National Chess Championship 2021.
- Team Gold Medalist at Asian Schools Chess Championship 2021.
- Double Qualification for World Cup 2021 (FIDE Online Rapid World Cup 2021, Cadets & Youth) (Qualified for Under-10 as well as Under-12), and Double Podium Finish (in both categories). Double Selection for World Cup 2021 Finals (In Under-10 as well as Under-12 categories).
- Silver Medalist at World Cup 2021 Finals; Diploma from FIDE, and Direct Entry into World Super Finals 2021.
- Double Gold Medalist at Western Asia Youth Online Chess Championship 2021 (Under-10) (Individual Gold & Team Gold).
- Silver Medalist at World Super Finals 2021; Diploma from FIDE.
- Bronze Medalist
at National Under-12 Chess Championship 2022, Mandya, Karnataka. Qualified for Asian Youth & World Cadets Chess Championships 2022. - Bronze Medalist at National Amateur Chess Championships (Below-2000) 2022, Rajasthan. Qualified for Asians & World Amateur Chess Championships 2022.
- Silver Medalist at National Schools Under-11 Chess Championship 2022, Odisha. Qualified for Asian Schools & World Schools Chess Championships 2022.
- Silver Medalist at World Youth Chess Solving Championship 2022, Batumi, Georgia.
- Winner of a Record 6 Medals at Asian Youth Chess Championships 2022, Bali, Indonesia (3 Gold Medals , 2 Silver Medals , and 1 Bronze Medal )
- Bronze Medalist at National Under-11 Chess Championship 2022, Gurgaon, Haryana. Qualified for Asian Youth & World Cadets Chess Championships 2023.
- Gold Medalist at Commonwealth Chess Championship 2022, Sri Lanka (Under-12).
- Bronze Medalist at National Open (Seniors) Blitz Chess Championship 2024, Nashik, Maharashtra, at just 12 years of age. Qualified for Asian & World Blitz Chess Championships 2024.
- Gold Medalist at Commonwealth Chess Championship 2024, Sri Lanka (Under-16 (Sub-Junior)).
Awards
(At a Glance)
12
International
Awards
14
National
Awards
50+
State & Local
Awards
Ethan's Blog
When Ethan began his chess journey in 2017, we had absolutely no idea what was in store for us.
From learning the game to competing at tournaments, from losing some matches to winning many awards, from enjoying chess as a hobby to pursuing it as a career, and from playing locally to representing India internationally and winning Gold & Silver for the country, Ethan's chess journey has been nothing but spectacular.
Through his blog, we plan to share the special moments with you, and we hope that it will help inspire others too.
Testimonials
Great Talent with a Bright Future. I believe in him so much.
Ethan is very talented, intelligent and hardworking. He started chess at six, and made remarkable progress in a short period of time. He has outclassed his peers, and the way he has performed hints at much more to come.
His passion for chess makes me realize that he is a great talent with a bright future. I believe in him so much, and I know that he will achieve much more and make all of us even more proud!
Prakash Vikram Singh
Ethan's Coach
[Aug 08, 2021] "I congratulate Ethan on his commendable performances, first winning the Team Gold Medal for India at the Asian Schools Chess Championship 2021, and then emerging as the 3rd runner-up at the FIDE World Cup 2021 (Cadets & Youth), competing with the best of the best chess players from 73 countries, and being the only Indian Under-10 player to qualify for the next stage – the World Cup Finals. Ethan has made Goa shine on the world stage, and I am proud of him. Entire Goa is proud of him!"
[Sep 04, 2021] "Hearty congratulations to Goa's very talented, #EthanVaz on winning the Silver Medal at the Under 10 Chess World Cup. You have truly made us all proud.
[Sep 25, 2021] "Hearty Congratulations to Goa’s very talented, #EthanVaz on winning the Double Gold at Western Asia Online Chess Championship. You have truly made us all proud."
[Interviewed, upon an exemplary performance at Goa GM Tournament, 2019]
"Ethan Vaz is one of the upcoming talents of Indian chess. Check out this video in which the 7-year-old shows his win over Mukesh Mandloi of Rajasthan."
"Ethan's opponent was rated 1706 and the youngster, in spite of being nearly 400 points rated below him, was able to trick him in a complex endgame."
"Get to know one of India's future top players!"
"Ethan is very talented, intelligent and hardworking. He started chess at six, and made remarkable progress in a short period of time. He has outclassed his peers, and the way he has performed hints at much more to come."
"His passion for chess makes me realize that he is a great talent with a bright future."
"I believe in him so much, and I know that he will achieve much more and make all of us even more proud!"
[On Ethan winning the award at the Under-7 National Championships, 2018]
"The astonishing thing is that Ethan Vaz has just been coached for 6 months at Brain Power Goa Chess and Cultural Academy!"
"Ethan is like a leopard on the prowl!"
"I note with interest that Ethan has a huge appetite for chess and a killer instinct to rival that of legendary Bobby Fischer!"
"Brain Power Goa Chess Academy is proud of you! Goa is proud of you!"
Vision
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Call us 24/7. We are there for your support
About us
Res enim fortasse verae, certe graves.
Where to find us
42 Boulevard, California, number 23