Vaz, Ethan

Ethan Vaz, a 15-year-old Indian International Master, is rated 2522 — his current career high and ranked 1st among Indian players under 16, and 438th worldwide. He is climbing fast, having gained +92 Elo over the past 12 months. 158 rated games in the past year (≈92/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026, National Under-17 Chess Championship 2025-26, and Chola Chess FIDE Round Robin Grandmaster Tournament. Also played 6 rapid (including FIDE World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad 2025) and 3 blitz events (including SENTA - Blitz 12 Fantastico 12.jan 2026) recently. He took a 26-month break between Jan 2020 and Apr 2022 (COVID-19 included). He reached World #454 in Mar 2026.

Previously known as Ethan Vaz (until Jul 2019). Awarded IM in 2024 (age 13) and FM in 2023 (age 12). Earned GM norms at GM4_Festival saha "Bijeljina 2025" and GM Mix 11 Fantastico 3-8. jan 2026 SENTA. At junior level, he reached World #6 in U16, World #2 in U14, World #2 in U12, World #35 in U8 and #8 nationally in U10.