Grandmaster Leon Mendonca, International Master Ameya Audi and four other players are part of the Goa team, which will participate in the national championship to be held in New Delhi, states a press release by Goa Chess Ad-hoc Committee.
Mandar Lad, Ali Amanat, Sainh Fondekar and Ayush Naik make up the team of Goans for the 59th Senior National Chess Championship. Lyndon Mendonca is accompanying the team as a team manager.
Grandmaster Leon Mendonca and International Master Ameya Audi got direct entries while other four players were selected by The Goa Chess Ad-hoc Committee, based on their performance in the recently-held State Senior Selection Tournament organised by the Quepem Taluka Chess Association.
