Top seed Joshua Mark Telles was crowned champion at the All Goa Liberation Cup Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2025. He scored 8 points out of a maximum of 9. Satyam Phal and WCM Gunjal Chopdekar also scored 8 points each and were placed second and third respectively.
Saras Powar, Supriyo Das and Dmitry Bezstrakhov scored 7.5 points each to be in the 4th to 6th place, while Mohd. Latheef S, Sai Prabhakaran, Anar Shayakberov, Tanad Bandodkar, Jess Cardozo, Arthav Shirodker, AFM Vasant Naik, Shaurya Agrasani and Nagesh Nayak scored 7.0 points each to be in the 7th to 15th place respectively.
Asian Youth under-7 medal-winner Prayank Gaonkar and under-7 national champion Evan Telles were felicitated for their outstanding performances.
Speaking on the occasion, chief guest Melwyn Camara complimented Queens Chess and Cultural Club for the wonderful work they are understaking to develop the sport of chess in Goa. Chief Arbiter, Sanjay Kavalekar read out the Arbiters report. Ex-Treasurer AICF, Kishor Bandekar also spoke on the occasion.
Also present on the dais were Sameer Naik, Secretary QTCA, Ex-State Chess Champion Vasant Naik and Chess coach, Balakrishanan V. Dr. Roopa Belurkar, President of Queens Chess and Cultural Club welcomed the gathering and Vice-President of Queens Club Dr. Pradnya Kakodkar proposed the vote of thanks and compered the function.
