IM Rahul Sangma victorious at Late Shri Vasudeva V. Dempo Memorial Fide Rating 2026
IM Rahul Sangama of RSPB emerged champion at the Late Shri Vasudeva V. Dempo Memorial Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament, held at the historic Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji. Displaying consistent and dominant play, he remained undefeated throughout the tournament, scoring an impressive 8/9 rounds. GM Saptarshi Roy Chowdhury of RSPB secured second place with 7.5/9 points, while IM Saravana Krishnan P finished third with 7/9 points. The tournament was organised by Tiswadi Taluka Chess Association, held at the Institute Menezes Braganza AC Hall, Panaji, in Goa from 27th January to 1st February 2026. Photos: IA Arvind Mhamal
In the memory of Late Shri Vasudeva V Dempo
The event was sponsored by the Dempo family in the name of Late Shri Vasudeva V Dempo from 27th January to 1st February 2026. A total of 184 players, among whom 103 were rated players, participated in this tournament from all over the country, including 1 GM, 2 IMs, and 2 FMs. Total 30 main prizes, Rating Category prizes, and category prizes in U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, with trophies in Open & Girls, and the 2 prizes each for veteran & Women were distributed. Making the total prize money ₹3.90 Lakhs. Organizers took utmost care by providing a good playing AC Hall. They also provided tea and snacks to the players and parents during the rounds.
The tournament was inaugurated at the hands of Shri Mahesh Candolkar, President of Goa Chess Association, in the presence of Mrs Pallavi Kakodkar, Dnyaneshwar Naik, Arvind Mhamal( Chief Arbiter), Atish Angle, Dattaram Pinge, Naresh Pednekar, and others, by lighting the traditional lamp.
The prizes were distributed by Shri Shrinivas Dempo, Chairman of the Dempo Group of Companies, in the presence of Shri Mahesh Candolkar, President, Goa Chess Association (GCA); Shri Sagar Sakordekar, Vice President, GCA; IA Arvind Mhamal, Chief Arbiter; Shri Dattaram Pinge, Treasurer, TTCA; along with other office bearers of GCA and TTCA.
Final Ranking after 9 Rounds
Rk. | SNo |
| Name | Typ | sex | Rtg | Club/City | Pts. | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 | TB4 | TB5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | IM | 2130 | RSPB | 8 | 49 | 53,5 | 46,5 | 0 | 7 | ||||
2 | 2 | GM | 2219 | RSPB | 7,5 | 51,5 | 55,5 | 45,5 | 0 | 7 | ||||
3 | 1 | IM | 2255 | T N | 7 | 55 | 59 | 45 | 0 | 5 | ||||
4 | 4 | FM | 2041 | Mah | 7 | 49 | 54 | 41,5 | 0 | 6 | ||||
5 | 28 | AIM | U15 | 1742 | Kar | 7 | 47 | 50,5 | 37,25 | 0 | 6 | |||
6 | 29 | 1741 | Goa | 7 | 47 | 50 | 36,25 | 0 | 6 | |||||
7 | 16 | AIM | U11 | 1867 | Kar | 7 | 46,5 | 50,5 | 37,5 | 0 | 7 | |||
8 | 21 | U13 | 1826 | Kerala | 7 | 46,5 | 49 | 37 | 0 | 5 | ||||
9 | 20 | 1837 | Mah | 6,5 | 51 | 55 | 37,75 | 0 | 5 | |||||
10 | 5 | FM | 2024 | T N | 6,5 | 49,5 | 54 | 37,5 | 0 | 4 | ||||
11 | 8 | 2004 | Central Sectt, Delhi | 6,5 | 49,5 | 54 | 36,5 | 0 | 6 | |||||
12 | 37 | U13 | 1713 | Goa | 6,5 | 48 | 51 | 33,75 | 0 | 6 | ||||
13 | 19 | AIM | 1846 | Delhi | 6,5 | 47,5 | 49,5 | 31,75 | 0 | 6 | ||||
14 | 6 | 2015 | A P | 6,5 | 46,5 | 51,5 | 34,75 | 0 | 6 | |||||
15 | 12 | 1927 | Central Sectt, Delhi | 6,5 | 46,5 | 50,5 | 33,25 | 0 | 5 |