Fourteen-year-old Ethan Vaz has scripted history by earning the prestigious Grandmaster title, becoming the youngest Grandmaster from Goa, the youngest in India, and the second-youngest in the world.

The remarkable achievement marks a proud milestone for Goa's sporting fraternity, with Ethan reaching one of the highest honours in international chess at a very young age.

By completing the required Grandmaster norms and rating criteria, Ethan secured the coveted title, joining the elite ranks of the world's top chess players. His accomplishment places Goa on the global chess map and is being celebrated as a landmark moment for the state.