| GOA CHESS ASSOCIATION (formely Goa State Chess Association) | |
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Official logo of GSCA |
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| Abbreviation | GSCA |
| Motto | Let Chess Prevail |
| Formation | 1977 |
| Type | Sports organisation |
| Legal status | Association |
| Purpose/focus | Chess |
| Headquarters | Goa |
| Location | Around Goa |
| Region served | Entire Goa |
| Membership | Affiliated Clubs and Academies |
| Official languages | English |
| President | ASHESH KENI |
| Affiliations | All India Chess Federation |
| Staff | 17 |
| Website | Official Website |
The Goa Chess Association (GSCA) is an association for the game of chess in Goa, India. It was formed in the late 1977s and is affiliated with the All India Chess Federation.
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In 1973 the All Goa Daman & Diu Chess Association was formed under the presidentship 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 presidentship of Dr. R. V. Deo.
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: