Devesh Anand Naik clinches Goa State Senior Rating Open 2025
Devesh Anand Naik (Ponda) scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win Goa State Senior Rating Open 2025. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Rishikesh Parab (Mormugao) scored sole 7.5/9 to finish second. Reuben Colaco (Salcete) and Chaitanya Sushant Patil (Mormugao) scored 7/9 each. They secured third and fourth place respectively according to tie-breaks. Devesh drew against both eventual runners-up, Rishikesh and Reuben in eighth and ninth round respectively. The top three prizes were ₹10000, ₹7000 and ₹5000 along with a trophy each. The five-day nine-round Swiss League Rating Open tournament was organized by Bardez Taluka Chess Association at DMC's PVSSM Kushe Higher Secondary. School and Institute of Vocational Studies in Assagao, Goa from 13th to 17th August 2025. This was Devesh's first rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: IA Arvind Mhamal
Devesh's second State Senior title of his career
Devesh Anand Naik made a fantastic start by winning seven games in-a-row. He was the sole leader 7.5/8, heading into the final round and was full point ahead of the rest. A draw was enough for him to become a clear champion. That's what he did against Reuben Colaco. Devesh became champion and Reuben third. Atharv Katkar lost to Rishikesh Parab and the latter secured second place. This is Devesh's second Goa State Senior title. Previously, he won it two years ago in 2023.
The closing ceremony was held in the presence of the following dignitaries: Mr Kiran Shirodkar, Chief Guest and Chairman of Dyanprasarak Mandal, Mr. Ashesh Keni, Secretary, GCA, Mr. Ashish Shirodkar, President, BTCA, Mr. Vishwas Pilankar, Treasurer, GCA, Mr. Ramchandra Parab, Secretary, BTCA, Mr. Suraj Naik, Treasurer, BTCA, IA Arvind Mhamal, Chief Arbiter, Mr Sachin Arolkar, Govind Shirodkar and other distinguished guests.
The tournament was formally inaugurated by Mr. Rajaram Narvekar, Principal of DMC Higher Secondary School. He lit the traditional lamp and made the ceremonial first move on the chess board. The event was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries: Mr. Ashish Shirodkar, President, BTCA, Mr. Vishwas Pilankar, Treasurer, GCA, Mr. Ramchandra Parab, Secretary, BTCA, Mr. Suraj Naik, Treasurer, BTCA, Dr. Sushant Dhulapkar, Joint Secretary, BTCA, Advocate Shailesh Vengurlekar and Mr. Arvind Mhamal, Chief Arbiter.
Rajaram Narvekar lighting the lamp with (L to R): Vishwas Pilankar, Arvind Mhamal, Ashish Shirodkar and Suraj Naik.
Thanks to IA Arvind Mhamal, Chief Arbiter, for sharing photographs and information about the tournament.
A total of 90 players took part from various districts across Goa. The five-day nine-round Swiss League Rating Open tournament was organized by Bardez Taluka Chess Association at DMC's PVSSM Kushe Higher Secondary. School and Institute of Vocational Studies in Assagao, Goa from 13th to 17th August 2025. The time control of the tournament was 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment.
Final standings
| Rk. | SNo | Name | Typ | sex | Rtg | Club/City | Pts. | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 | TB4 | TB5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Devesh Anand Naik | 2009 | Ponda | 8 | 48 | 52,5 | 45,3 | 0 | 7 | ||||
| 2 | 7 | Parab Rishikesh | 1756 | Mormugao | 7,5 | 49 | 53 | 42,8 | 0 | 6 | ||||
| 3 | 2 | Colaco Reuben | 1866 | Salcete | 7 | 52 | 54 | 39 | 0 | 6 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | Chaitanya Sushant Patil | U15 | 1787 | Mormugao | 7 | 47,5 | 51 | 38,5 | 0 | 6 | |||
| 5 | 4 | Raposo Maxwell | U13 | 1802 | Dharbandora | 6,5 | 50,5 | 55 | 36,3 | 0 | 6 | |||
| 6 | 8 | Tanad Anil Bandodkar | 1731 | Salcete | 6,5 | 44,5 | 46 | 31,3 | 0 | 5 | ||||
| 7 | 19 | Mayank Kurtikar | U15 | 1562 | Ponda | 6,5 | 39,5 | 43 | 26,8 | 0 | 6 | |||
| 8 | 9 | Rajveer Patil | U13 | 1701 | Mormugao | 6 | 49 | 52 | 30,3 | 0 | 5 | |||
| 9 | 10 | Vihaan Tari | U11 | 1699 | Tiswadi | 6 | 48,5 | 52 | 32,5 | 0 | 6 | |||
| 10 | 6 | Aaryavrat Rasiket Naik Desai | U11 | 1776 | Canacona | 6 | 48 | 50 | 29,5 | 0 | 5 |
