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Goa State Chess Association

GOA CHESS ASSOCIATION (formerly Goa State Chess Association)
Official logo of GSCA
Abbreviation GSCA
Motto Let Chess Prevail
Formation 1977
Type Sports organisation
Legal status Association
Purpose Chess
Headquarters Goa
Location
  • Around Goa
Region served Entire Goa
Membership Affiliated Clubs and Academies
Official language English
President ASHESH KENI
Affiliations All India Chess Federation
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The Goa Chess Association (GSCA) is an association for the game of chess in Goa, India. It was formed in 1977 and is affiliated with the All India Chess Federation.

History

In 1973 the All Goa Daman & Diu Chess Association was formed under the presidency of P. K. Dias, however, it became defunct. Then in 1977 a group of enthusiasts banding themselves together as Vasco Chess Association approached the State Council and revived the State Body with the presidency of Dr. R. V. Deo.

Affiliates

Events

Since its inception the GSCA has been regularly holding tournaments in all Categories of events announced by the All India Chess Federation and have been sending teams to the Nationals. It has also hosted 5 National Level Tournaments. Some of them are:

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