PANAJI
The 4th edition of the Late Venkatesh & Sumathi Shanbhag Memorial All India FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Rolling Trophy Tournament 2025 conclude at St Therese’s High School, Vasco, recently. Organised with excellence by the Mormugao Taluka Chess Association (MTCA), the prestigious tournament drew participation from several of the nation’s top-rated chess players.
International Master Ameya Audi delivered a stunning performance to capture his third consecutive title, securing permanent possession of the Rolling Trophy. His remarkable consistency and form impressed both players and spectators, cementing his place as one of the top rapid players in the country.
Mandar Lad and Arpith Bijoy (Kerala) delivered impressive performances to finish in second and third place, respectively.
Top 20 Winners: IM Ameya Audi, Mandar Lad, Arpith Bijoy, Reuben Colaco, Joshua Telles, Nitish Belurkar, Rushikesh Kabnurakar, Devesh Naik, Aryan Raikar, Erwin Albuquerque, Rajveer Patil, Paarth Salvi, Saurish Kashelkar, Shubh Borkar, Aarush Bhat, Aiden Grao, Kavish Gharse, Rudresh Fadte, Vasant Naik, Atharva Sawal.
Special Category Winners: Best Unrated: Rajdatta Timble, Shaurya Salgaonkar; Best Rated (1400–1599): Aayushman Rajpurohit, Vaishnavi Parab; Best Rated (1600–1799): Subash Sanker, Shriya Patil; Best Veteran (Above 45): Gopal Shah, Bhimappa Harijan; Best Women (Above 18): Ridima Parab, Joshna D; Best Player with Disabilities: Santosh, Gangnaik, Mohsin Sayyed
Age Category Winners: Under-15 Boys: Aarth Shenvi Karapurkar, Vaibhav Sanganabashettar; Under-15 Girls: Rachel Pereira, Anvi Desai; Under-13 Boys: Shourya Jaiswal, Shlok Mesta; Under-13 Girls: Lyia Silveira, Asmi Terse; Under-11 Boys: Shaurya Agrasani, Atharv Ghatwal; Under-11 Girls: Skyla Rodrigues, Aarya Kamat Helekar; Under-9 Boys: Sarthak Naik, Saiansh Desurkar; Under-9 Girls: Shreesha Ghadi, Drisha Ghonge; Under-7 Boys: Evan Telles, Vivaan Kadam; Under-7 Girls: Aaradhya Dessai, Phacelia Barreto
Additional prizes were awarded to standout players from Goa and Mormugao across age categories.
The award ceremony was graced by several dignitaries, including Chief Guest:Sukhant Shanbhag (Chief Sponsor) Guest of Honour: Ashesh Keni (Secretary, GCA) Kishor Bandekar (President, MTCA), Mukund Kambli (Secretary, MTCA), IA Sanjay Kavlekar (Chief Arbiter), Pundlik Nayak (Treasurer, MTCA), Kishor Gauns Dessai (Joint Secretary, GCA), Sameer Naik (Secretary, QTCA) MTCA Members: Deepak Gawas, Pushpashil Satardekar
Deputy Chief Arbiters: IA Swapnil Hoble, FA Tanishq Kavlekar.
