Chess prodigy AIM Ethan Vaz of Raia, Goa, is on a roll with an impressive performance at the World Cup 2021 Finals, cruising through the round of sixteen and then following it up with an impressive win in the quarter-finals, thereby securing a spot in the semi-finals of the prestigious event. In the round of sixteen, Ethan (Elo 1348) defeated third seed Mao Daqi of New Zealand (Elo 1810) in… Read More »Chess World Cup 2021: Ethan enters Semi Finals

Chess prodigy AIM Ethan Vaz of Raia, Goa, who had earned the rare distinction of being selected for World Cup 2021 (Cadets & Youth) in two categories, viz. Under-10 And Under-12, has now achieved the unique distinction of having qualified for the World Cup Finals stage in both the categories. 9-year old Ethan finished joint 3rd runner-up and 5th on tie-break in the Selection Stage of the Under-12 Open World… Read More »Chess World Cup 2021: Ethan converts double entry into double glory

Chess prodigy Ethan Vaz of Goa emerged 3rd Runner-up at FIDE World Cup 2021 (Cadets & Youth, Under-10 Open) organized by International Chess Federation (FIDE) and hosted by Georgian Chess Federation. The 10-round Swiss tournament was tightly contested by 227 of the best players from 73 countries, including 20 from India, 16 from USA and 11 from Russia, amongst others. Ethan who was seeded at a modest 48th spot with… Read More »Ethan Shines at FIDE World Cup, Qualifies for Finals

AIM Ethan Vaz has made Goa proud once again by bringing home the Team Gold Medal for India in the Under-11 Open category at the Asian Schools Chess Championships 2021, organized online by National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE). India A team comprising of Aakash G of Tamil Nadu, Krishna Goutham of Kerala, Mrinmoy… Read More »Ethan Clinches Team Gold Medal for India at Asian Schools Chess Championship

AIM Ethan Vaz of Goa continued his excellent form by remaining undefeated at the National Schools Chess Championship 2021 (Under-11 Open), scoring 8 points out of possible 9, with 7 wins and 2 draws in the 9-round tournament. A total of 582 players from across the country had participated in the tournament. In a nail biting finish that saw as many as six players tied for joint 1st place, Ethan… Read More »Ethan shines at National Schools Chess Championship; qualifies for Asian Schools Chess Championship, 2021

Ethan made Goa proud by scoring a podium finish at the Under-10 Open National Online Chess Championship 2021. 9-year old Ethan secured an impressive 10.5 points in 11 rounds while remaining undefeated in the tournament, but the prestigious title of National Champion eluded him by a whisker. With the one player that he drew against also equalling the score of 10.5, Ethan was tied for 1st Place but had to… Read More »Ethan scores podium finish at Nationals; Qualifies for World Cup 2021.

Two-time Goa State Chess Champion Ethan Vaz secured the Title of “State Champion” a third year in succession by winning the Under-10 Open Goa State Chess Championship. Ethan had previously won the Under-9 Open Goa State Chess Championships in 2019 and 2020 at 7 and 8 years of age respectively. AIM Ethan Vaz remained undefeated and emerged as the winner with a perfect score of 6 points in 6 rounds,… Read More »Ethan does a hat-trick of State championships

Ethan wins Goa State Chess Championship, once again! Defending champion and top seed Ethan Vaz remained undefeated and emerged as the clear winner with a perfect score of 7 points in 7 rounds, to clinch the Under-9 Goa State Chess Championship title in the Open Category for the second year in succession. Last year, Ethan had clinched the Under-9 Championship title at just 7 years of age. The tournament for… Read More »Ethan wins Goa State Chess Championship, once again!

It’s no ordinary feat for an 8-year old to score a podium finish at an All Goa Open Chess Tournament, amongst 163 players across all ages! In what may possibly be a record performance, Ethan did just that! At the All Goa Open Republic Cup Rapid Chess Tournament 2020 organized by Salcete Taluka Chess Association at Margao from Jan 25th to 26th, Ethan remained undefeated throughout the tournament. With 2… Read More »8-year old Ethan Scores Podium Finish at All Goa Open Tournament