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Today (Thursday) Bangladesh Chess Federation officially celebrates the 102^nd birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of nation and the greatest Bengali of all time and National Children’s Day.

In the morning, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birthday was celebrated by cake cutting in the hall-room of Bangladesh Chess Federation. Mr. Tarafder Md. Ruhul Amin, Vice President of Bangladesh Chess Federation and Managing Director of Saif Powertech Ltd. sliced the cake from his presence as the Chief Guest.

Speeches were made by Mr. K M Shahidullah, Vice President of Bangladesh Chess Federation and Mr. Syed Shahabuddin Shamim, General Secretary of Bangladesh Chess Federation. Executive members of Bangladesh Chess Federation Mr. Moniruzzaman Palash, International organiser Mahmuda Hoque Chowdhury Moly, Mr. Sajol Mahmud and International Arbiter Md Haroon Or Rashid were present in the ceremony.

Chess competitions are organised for children on the occasion of National Children’s Day. Md. Sajidul Haque earned maximum 7 points out of 7 games and became the undefeated champion in Open division. Tashriq Saihan Shan became Runner-up and Safayat Kibria finished third with five and a half points each in the Open division. Syed Ridwan, Afnan Zarif Haque, Ryan Rashid Mugdho, Siam Chowdhury, Md. Jakibul Islam Ayon and Ridwan Rabbani secured the ninth position from fourth to ninth with five points respectively. In the girl’s division, Israt Jahan Diba became the undefeated champion with full 7 points in 7 games. Neelava Choudhury was runner-up with six points and Wadifa Ahmed was third with five points. Jarin Tasnim was fourth and Nazia Jafrin Mohona was fifth with four and a half points. Warsia Khusbu, Annasha Banik, Marzuka Mukarrama, Alizah Nubaisha Islam and Fatiha Eyenoon Diya became in sixth and tenth place respectively with four points. The winners of the open and girls group in the 7 round Swiss-League competition were given cash prizes of total fifty thousand Taka, trophies and medals.

Golden Jubilee of Independence Premier Division Chess League and First Division Chess League 2021-22

Reigning premier league champion Bangladesh Police and Bangladesh Biman are maintaining their jointly leads in the points table with maximum 16 points each after end of the 8^th round matches of the Golden Jubilee of Independence Premier Division Chess League powered by Shah Cement and organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation is now being held at the Crown Hall-Room of Asia Hotel & Resorts in Topkhana Road, Dhaka. SAIF Sporting Club is in 2^nd position with 13 points and Shahin Chess Club and Sheikh Russel Chess Club are jointly in 3^rd position with 8 points each.

8^th round matches were held today (Thursday). In the 8^th round matches, Bangladesh Police defeated Shahin Chess Club by 4-0 game points. GM Mollah Abdullah Al Rakib, Indian GM D Gukesh and GM Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh Police won against CM Md Shawket Bin Osman Shaon, Indian IM Aditya Mittal and Indian IM V Pranav of Shahin Chess Club respectively. Indian GM Erigaisi Arjun of Bangladesh Police got walk-over against CM S M Sharon of Shahin Chess Club.

Bangladesh Biman beat Uttara Central Chess Club by 2½-1½ game points. Indian GM Abhimanyu Puranik of Bangladesh Biman beat IM Bharath Subramaniyam of Uttara Central Chess Club. FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia, GM Mitabha Guha and CM Nayem Haque of Bangladesh Biman drew with CM Manon Reja Neer, FM Nitish Belurkar and CM Ikramul Haq Siam of Uttara Central Chess Club respectively.

Saif Sporting Club drew with Leonine Chess Club by 2-2 game points. Md. Abzid Rahman and IM Aronyak Ghosh of Leonine Chess Club won against GM Niaz Murshed and GM Reefat Bin Sattar of SAIF Sporting Club respectively. Iranian GM Idani Pouya and Georgian GM Mikheil Mchedlisvili of Saif Sporting Club won against IM Srijit Paul and WFM Tanima Parveen respectively.

Sheikh Russel Chess Club drew with Titas Club by 2-2 game points. Indian GM Shyam Sundar of Sheikh Russel Chess Club won against CM Chanchal Kumer Ghosh of Titas Club and CM Saiful Islam Chowdhury of Titas Club won against Sakline Mostafa Sajid of Sheikh Russel Chess Club. Indian GM Srinath Narayanan and Shafiq Ahmed of Sheikh Russel Chess Club drew with IM Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh and Indian GM Himanshu Sharma of Titas Club respectively.

Rupali Bank Krira Parisad beat Manha’s Castle by 2½-1½ game points. CM Sadnan Hasan Dihan and Anata Choudhury of Rupali Bank Krira Parisad won against CM Sohel Chowdhury and Md Masum Hossain of Manha’s Castle respectively. GM Harsha Bharathakoti of Manha’s Castle won against GM Sankalp Gupta of Rupali Bank Krira Parisad and Indian GM Srinath Narayanan of Rupali Bank Krira Parisad drew with Indian GM Mendonca Leon Luke of Manha’s Castle.

Bangladesh Navy beat Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society by 2½-1½game points. FM Khandekar Aminul Islam and FM Subrota Biswas of Bangladesh Navy wopn against FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Mihir Lal Das of Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society respectively. Indian FM S Harshad of Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society won against CM Md Sharif Hossain of Bangladesh Navy and IM Mohammad Minhaz Uddin of Bangladesh Navy drew with FM Panesar Vedant of Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society.

The 9^th round matches will start tomorrow (Friday) from 4:00 PM at Crown-Hall in Asia Hotel & Resorts. 9^th round games are: Bangladesh Police Vs. Saif Sporting Club, Sheikh Russel Chess Club Vs.  Shahin Chess Club, Bangladesh Biman Vs. Titas Club, Manha’s Castle Vs. Uttara Central Chess Club, Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society Vs. Rupali Bank Krira Parisad and Leonine Chess Club Vs. Bangladesh Navy.

1^st Division Chess League

Sultana Kamal Smriti Pathagar is now solely lead in the points table with maximum 16 points after 8^th round games of the Golden Jubilee of Independence 1^st Division Chess League is now being held at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room. Dhaka Chess Club is in 2^nd position with 13 points. Palli Sanchay Bank is in 3^rd position with 12 points and and Khelaghor Daba Sangha, Gopalganj is in 4^th position with 10 points. The 8^th round matches were held today (Thursday) at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room. In the 8^th round matches, Sultana Kamal Smriti Patahgar beat Access Club by 3-1 game points, Dhaka Chess Club beat Sangbadik Shahnoor Khan Smriti Sangsad by 3½-½ game points, Palli Sanchay Bank beat Mir Chess Club by 3-1 game points, Esoft Arena Chess Club beat Agrani Bank Daba Dal by 3-1 game points, Sonali Bank Sports and Recreation Club beat Kasparov Chess Club by 2½-1½ game points, Basir Memorial Chess Club beat Khelaghor Daba Sangha, Gopalganj by 2½-1½ game points. 9^th round match will start tomorrow (Friday) from 4-00 PM in Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room.

The Bangladesh Chess Federation will celebrate 102^nd birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father nation and the greatest Bengali nation of all time and also organise a chess competition for children on the occasion of National Children’s Day. The Rapid Chess Competition for boys and girls will start tomorrow (Thursday) from 9:00 AM in the Conference-Room at ground floor of the old building of the National Sports Council. Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s 102nd birthday will be celebrated by slice a cake at the same place at 11:00 AM. All participating players are asked to be present in the playing room before 9:00 AM on tomorrow (Thursday). The winners of the 7 round Swiss-League competition will be awarded total cash prize of fifty thousand Taka.

Golden Jubilee of Independence Premier Division Chess League and First Division Chess League 2021-22

Reigning premier league champion Bangladesh Police and Bangladesh Biman are maintaining their jointly leads in the points table with maximum 14 points each after end of the 7^th round matches of the Golden Jubilee of Independence Premier Division Chess League powered by Shah Cement and organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation is now being held at the Crown Hall-Room of Asia Hotel & Resorts in Topkhana Road, Dhaka. SAIF Sporting Club is in 2^nd position with 10 points and Shahin Chess Club is in 3^rd position with 8 points.

7^th round matches were held today (Wednesday). In the 7^th round matches, Bangladesh Police defeated Titas Club by 3-1 game points. GM Mollah Abdullah Al Rakib and Indian GM D Gukesh won against FM Md Saif Uddin Lavlu and CM Chanchal Kumer Ghosh of Titas Clubrespectively. Indian GM Erigaisi Arjun and IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Bangladesh Police drew with IM Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh and GM Hmanshu Sharma of Titas Club respectively.

Bangladesh Biman beat Rupali Bank Krira Parisad by 3-1 game points. Indian GM Abhimanyu Puranik and Indian GM Mitrabha Guha of Bangladesh Biman won against Indian GM Srinath Narayanan and Anata Chowdhury of Rupali Bank Krira Parisad. IM Abu Sufian Shakil and FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia of Bangladesh Biman drew with CM Sadnan Hasan Dihan and Indian GM Sankalp Gupta of Rupali Bank Krira Parisad.

Saif Sporting Club beat Shahin Chess Club by game points. GM Niaz Murshed and Iranian GM Idani Pouya won against CM S M Sharon and IM Aditya Mittal of Shahin Chess Club respectively. Georgian GM Mikheil Mchedlisvili and GM Reefat Bin Sattar of Saif Sporting Club drew with Indian IM V Pranav and FM Debaraj Chatterjee of Shahin Chess Club respectively.

Manha’s Castle drew with Bangladesh Navy by 2-2 game points. Indian GM Harsha Bharathakoti and Indian GM Mendonca Leon Luke of Manha’s Castle won against FM Sheikh Nasir Ahmed and FM Subrota Biswas of Bangladesh Navy respectively. IM Mohammad Minhaz Uddin and CM Md Sharif Hossain of Bangladesh Navy beat CM Sohel Chowdhury and Jabed Al Azad of Manha’s Castle respectively.

Uttara Central Chess Club beat Sheikh Russel Chess Club by 2½-1½ game points. Indian FM Nitish Belurkar and CM Ikramul Haq Siam of Uttara Central Chess Club won against Sakline Mostafa Sajid and Golam Mostafa Bhuiyan of Sheikh Russel Chess Club respectively. GM Diptayan Ghosh of Sheikh Russel Chess Club won against CM Manon Reja Neer of Uttara Central Chess Club.  Indian IM Bharath Subramaniyam of Uttara Central Chess Club drew with Indian GM Shyam Sundar of Sheikh Russel Chess Club.

Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society beat Leonine Chess Club by 2½-1½ game points. FM Panesar Vedant of Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society won against WFM Tanima Parveen of Leonine Chess Club. FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, Indian S Harshad and Mihir Lal Das of Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society drew with Indian IM Srijit Paul, Indian IM Aronyak Ghosh and Asif Mahmud of Leonine Chess Club respectively.

The 8^th round matches will start tomorrow (Thursday) from 3:00 PM at Crown-Hall in Asia Hotel & Resorts. 8^th round games are: Saif Sporting Club Vs. Leonine Chess Club, Bangladesh Navy Vs. Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society,  Rupali Bank Krira Parisad Vs. Manha’s Castle, Uttara Central Chess Club Vs. Bangladesh Biman, Titas Club Vs. Sheikh Russel Chess Club and  Shahin Chess Club  Vs. Bangladesh Police.

1^st Division Chess League: 

Sultana Kamal Smriti Pathagar is now solely lead in the points table with maximum 14 points after 7^th round games of the Golden Jubilee of Independence 1^st Division Chess League is now being held at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room. Dhaka Chess Club is in 2^nd position with 11 points. Palli Sanchay Bank and Khelaghor Daba Sangha, Gopalganj are jointly in 3^rd position with 10 points each. The 7^th round matches were held today (Wednesday) at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room. In the 7^th round matches, Sultana Kamal Smriti Patahgar beat Dhaka Chess Club by 2½-1½ game points, Palli Sanchay Bank beat Sonali Bank Sports and Recreation Club by 2½-1½ game points, Khelaghor Daba Sangha, Gopalganj drew with Esoft Arena Chess Club  by 2-2 game points, Sangbadik Shahnoor Khan Smriti Sangsad beat Agrani Bank Daba Dal by 3-1 game points, Mir Chess Club beat Basir Memorial Chess Club by 2½-1½ game points and Kasparov Chess Club drew with Access Chess Club by 2-2 game points.  8^th round match will start tomorrow (Thursday) from 3-00 PM in Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room.,

FIDE, The World Chess Federation, on Tuesday awarded the All India Chess Federation (AICF) to host the 44^th Chess Olympiad in July later this year.

The event, known as the biggest chess spectacle in the world, will be the biggest ever sporting event held in India with likely participation of over 150 Countries from around the world.

AICF, with Tamil Nadu Govt. has decided to host the event near Mahabalipuram in Chennai to ensure a picturesque sight and great facilities for the participating countries.

The Tamil Nadu Govt. under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Sh. M K Stalin came forward very graciously to hold this mega event at such a short notice.

The Olympiad, originally scheduled to be held in Moscow, Russia at the same time had to be shifted by FIDE due to the current political situation. As FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich started looking for possible venues, India was amongst the first to propose to host the event and it was granted in a special meeting held by FIDE on Tuesday evening.

The Chess Olympiad is an event like none other. In the last edition at Batumi in Georgia in 2018, there were 185 participating countries. FIDE has increased membership since then and there is every chance that we will beat the Batumi record by a few more countries participating. It may be recalled that the biennial event could not be held in 2020 due to Covid-19 and it was organized online.

“It’s a matter of great pride and responsibility that we are entrusted with and we are committed to make it a grand success. The entire Chess fraternity of the country is ready to come together for this. This event is here because of our chess family. Let’s celebrate this together”, said Dr. Sanjay Kapoor, AICF President.

The AICF Secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan was obviously overjoyed, “I cannot complain about anything in life now. All the countries of the world now have this great opportunity to come under one roof in the country where Chess was born. My thanks to Thiru M K Stalin the Hon’ble CM to make this dream come true”. He said

The event is held over 11 rounds in both open and  Women category with likely participation of over 2000 players. This is a team event with five players and one trainer allowed per team in both the sections.

The participants list in a virtual who’s who of the chess world in the Olympiad. World Champion Magnus Carlsen has often turned out to play for Norway and almost every top player of the world is present in this event to represent their country. To sum it up, it’s a galaxy of chess stars of the world under one roof.

Team India was the joint winner of the Gold medal in the last Olympiad that was organized online. This time the team will be led by Viswanathan Anand who will have the support of P Harikrishna and Vidit Gujarathi for sure. The other two members are still unclear but young guns like Arjun Erigaise, Nihal Sarin and some truly special players like B Adhiban, Sasikiran and few others have a strong case. The final decision for the team selection in open will be taken on May 1, 2022 as per AICF rules.

In the women’s section too Indian eves will be amongst the front runners with Koneru Humpy on the top and D Harika, and R Vaishali as nearly confirmed participants. The other two places up for grabs have Tania Sachdev as a strong candidate while Bhakti Kulkarni and few others will try to be part of the team.

As host, India is entitled to field an additional team and this could likely go to Indian juniors or the India ‘B’ team in both sections. The final decision will be taken by AICF on May 1, in this regard.

Reigning premier league champion Bangladesh Police and Bangladesh Biman are maintaining their joint lead in the points table with maximum 12 points each after end of the 6^th round matches of the Golden Jubilee of Independence Premier Division Chess League powered by Shah Cement and organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation which is now being held at the Crown Hall-Room of Asia Hotel & Resorts in Topkhana Road, Dhaka. SAIF Sporting Club is in 2^nd position with 10 points and Shahin Chess Club is in 3rd position with 8 points.

6^th round matches were held today (Tuesday). In the 6^th round matches, Bangladesh Police defeated Uttara Central Chess Club by 3-1 game points. GM Mollah Abdullah Al Rakib and Indian GM Erigaisi Arjun won against CM manon Reja Neer and Md Monjur Alam of Uttara Central Chess Club respectively. Indian IM Bharath Subramaniyam and Indian FM Nitish Belurkar of Uttara Central Chess Club drew with Indian GM D Gukesh and GM Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh Police respectively.

Bangladesh Biman beat Leonine Chess Club by 3½-½ game points. Indian GM Abhimanyu Puranik, FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia and Indian GM Mitrabha Guha of Bangladesh Biman won against FM Sheikh Nasir Ahmed, CM Md. Sharif Hossain and FM Subrota Biswas respectively. FM Khandekar Aminul Islam of Bangladesh Navy drew with and IM Abu Sifian Shakil of Bangladesh Biman.

Saif Sporting Club beat Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society by 4-0 game points. Georgian Iranian GM Idani Pouya, GM Mikheil Mchedlisvili, GM Enamul Hossain Razib and GM Reefat Bin Sattar of Saif Sporting Club won against FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, Indian Panesar Vedant, S Harshad and Mihir Lal Das of Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society respectively.

Shahin Chess Club beat Titas Club by 3½-½ game points. Indian IM Aditya Mittal, Indian IM V Pranav and FM Debaraj Chatterjee of Shahin Chess Club won against CM Chanchal Kumer Ghosh, Indian GM Himanshu Sharma and CM Saiful Islam Chowdhury of Titas Club respectively. S M Sharon of Shahin Chess Club drew with IM Mohammead Nubairshah Shaikh of Titas Club.

Sheikh Russel Chess Club drew with Rupali Bank Krira Parisad. CM Sadnan Hasan Dihan of Rupali Bank Krira Parisad beat Showkat Hossain Pollab of Sheikh Russel Chess Club. India GM Sankalp Gupta and Indian GM Srinath Narayanan of Rupali Bank Krira Parisad drew with GM Diptayan Ghosh and Indian GM Shyam Sundar of Sheikh Russell Chess Club. Sakline Mostafa Sajid of Sheikh Russel Chess Club got walk-over against Anata Chowdhury of Rupali Bank Krira Parisad Bangladesh.

Manha’s Castle beat Leonine Chess Club by 2½-1½ game points. Indian GM Harsha Bharathakoti and Indian GM Mendonca Leon Luke of Manha’s Castle won against Indian IM Srijit Paul and Asif Mahmud. Indian IM Aronyak Ghosh won against Jabed Al Azad of Manha’s Castle and Md. Abzid Rahman of Leonine Chess Club drew with CM Sohel Chowdhury of Manha’s Castle.

The 7^th round matches will start tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:00 PM at Hotel Asia. 7^th round games are: Shahin Chess Club Vs. Saif Sporting Club, Bangladesh Police Vs. Titas Club, Sheikh Russel Chess Club Vs. Uttara Central Chess Club, Bangladesh Biman Vs. Rupali Bank Krira Parisad, Manha’s Castle Vs. Bangladesh Navy and Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society Vs. Leonine Chess Club.

1^st Division Chess League:  Sultana Kamal Smriti Pathagar is now solely lead in the points table with maximum 12 points after 6^th round games of the Golden Jubilee of Independence 1^st Division Chess League is now being held at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room. Dhaka Chess Club is in 2^nd position with 11 points. Khelaghor Daba Sangha, Gopalganj is in 3^rd position with 9 points and Palli Sanchay Bank is in 4^th position with 8 points.  The 6^th round matches were held today (Tuesday) at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room. In the 6^th round matches, Sultana Kamal Smriti Patahgar beat Sangbadik Shahnoor Khan Smriti Sangsad by 3-1 game points, Dhaka Chess Club beat Kasparov Chess Club by 2½-1½ game points, Khelaghor Daba Sangha, Gopalganj beat Agrani Bank Daba Dal by 4-0 game points, Palli Sanchay Bank beat Access Chess Club by by 2½-1½ game points, Esoft Arena Chess Club drew with Mir Chess Club by 2-2 game points and Basir Memorial Chess Club beat Sonali Bank Sports and Recreation Club beat by 2½-1½ game points. 7^th round match will start tomorrow (Wednesday) from      3-00 PM in Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room.

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The Golden Jubilee of Independence Premier Division Chess League and First Division Chess League, sponsored by Shah Cement, started from today Thursday at Crown Hall of Level 11 of Asia Hotel & Resort on Topkhana Road and Hall Room of Bangladesh Chess Federation. Before the start of the game, Vice President of Bangladesh Chess Federation KM Shahidullah, General secretary Syed Shahab Uddin Shamim, Additional DIG of Bangladesh Police and joint secretary of Bangladesh Chess Federation Dr. Shoeib Reaz Alam officially inaugurated this year’s Premier Division Chess League. Joint Secretary Masudur Rahman Mallik Dipu, Executive Member Moniruzzaman Palash, International Organizer Mahmuda Hoque Chowdhury Moly and Sajal Mahmud were present on the occasion. The Premier Division Chess League matches started after the official inauguration. In the first round match of the Premier Division, the last year champion Bangladesh Police defeated the newcomer Manha’s Castle in the Premier Division by 2.5-1.5 game points. On behalf of Bangladesh Police, Indian Grandmaster D, Gukesh and Grandmaster Mollah Abdullah Al Rakib defeated CM Sohel Chowdhury and Jabed Al Azad of Manhass Castle respectively and Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh Police drew with Indian Grandmaster Mendenko Leon Luke of Manha’s Castle. The Indian Grandmaster Harsha Bhrathakoti of Manha’s Castle defeated the Indian National Champion Grandmaster Erigaisi Arjun of Bangladesh Police.

Saif Sporting Club defeated Rupali Bank Krira Parisad by 2.5-1.5 game points. On behalf of Saif Sporting Club, Grandmaster Niaz Murshed and Grandmaster of Iran Idani Pouya defeated CM Sadnan Hasan Dihan and Indian Grandmaster Sankalp Gupta of Rupali Bank Krira Parisad espectively. Anata Chowdhury of Rupali Bank Krira Parisad defeated National champion Grandmaster Enamul Hossain Razib of Saif Sporting Club. Georgia Grandmaster Mikheil Mchedlishvili of Saif Sporting Club drew with Indian Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan of Rupali Bank Krika Parisad.

Last year’s runners-up Shahin Chess Club defeated Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society by 3-1 game points. CM Md. Shawket Bin Osman Shaon, two Indian International Masters Aditya Mittal and V Pranav of Shahin Chess Club won against FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, Panesar Vedant and Md Anisur rahman of Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society. Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society’s Indian FIDE Master S Harshad defeated FIDE Master Debaraj Chatterjee of Shahin Chess Club.

Bangladesh Biman defeated Sheikh Russell Chess Club by 2.5-1.5 game points in the first match. Indian Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha and Candidate Master Nayem Haque defeated Shafiq Ahmed and Saqlain Mostafa Sajid of Sheikh Russell Chess Club respectively. Indian Grandmaster Abhimanyu Puranik of Biman draw with the Indian Grandmaster Shyam Sundar of Sheikh Russell Chess Club. Indian Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh Sheikh Russell Chess Club defeated Bangladesh Biman’s FIDE Master Tahsin Tajwar Zia.

Uttara Central Chess Club drew with Bangladesh Navy by 2-2 game points. Uttara Central Chess Club’s Indian International Master Bharath Subramaniyam defeated International Master Mohammad Mihnaz Uddin of Bangladesh Navy. FIDE Master Khandaker Aminul Islam of Bangladesh Navy defeated Candidate Master Manon Reja Neer of Uttara Central Chess Club. Indian FIDE Master Nitish Belurkar and Candidate Master Ikramul Haque Siam of Uttara Central Chess Club drew with FIDE Master Sheikh Nasir Ahmed and FIDE Master Subrota Biswas of Bangladesh Navy respectively.

Titas Club drew with Leonine Chess Club by 2-2 game points. On behalf of Titas Club, Indian International Master Mohammad Nubairshah Sheikh CM Saiful Islam Chowdhury defeated Md Abzid Rahman and asif Mahmud of Leonine Chess Club respectively. Indian twon international Masters Srijit Paul and Aronyak Ghosh of Leonine Chess Club won against CM Chanchal Kumer Ghosh and Indian Grandmaster Himanshu Sharma respectively. The second round matches will start tomorrow (Friday) at 4:00 pm at Hotel Asia.

The first division chess league matches started from today (Thursday) in the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room. In the first round match, Palli Sanchay Bank defeated Agrani Bank Daba Dal by 4-0 game points, Basir Memorial Chess Club defeated Kasparov Chess Club by 3.5-0.5 game points, Sultana Kamal Smirity Pathagar defeated Esoft Arena Chess Club by 2.5-1.5 game points, Khelaghor Daba Snagah, Gopalganj beat Journalist Shahnoor Khan Smriti Sangsad by 3.5-0.5 game points, Dhaka Chess Club beat Mir Chess Club by 2.5-1.5 game points and Sonali Bank Sports and Recreation Club beat Access Chess Club by 2.5-1.5 game Point. The official opening ceremony of the first division chess league will be held on tomorrow (Friday) at Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall-Room. After the ceremony, the second round match will start from 4:00 pm in the same venue

Bangladesh Chess Federation announced the Golden Jubilee of Independence Premier Division Chess League and First Division Chess League sponsored by Shah Cement. On the occasion of Premier Division Chess League and First Division Chess League, a press-briefing was held 9th March in the chess hall-room of old building of the National Sports Council. Follow us on Twitter and facebook.

Freedom fighter Brigadier General (Retd.) Shahidullah Chowdhury, ndc Executive Director of Abul Khair Group, KM Shahidullah, Vice President of Bangladesh Chess Federation, Syed Shahab Uddin, General Secretary of Bangladesh Chess Federation, Masudur Rahman Mallick Dipu Joint Secretary of Bangladesh Chess Federation and International Arbiter Md. Haroon Or Rashid spoke on the occasion and raised the details of the two chess leagues this time.

The 11-day chess league will be played in a round robin league format. The Premier Division Chess League is a team chess event. 12 teams are participating in which 2 teams have been promoted from the first division chess league of 2021. The teams are: Last year’s Champion Bangladesh Police and Runner-up Shahin Chess Club, Saif Sporting Club, Uttara Central Chess Club, Bangladesh Biman, Titas Club, Bangladesh Navy, Sheikh Russell Chess Club, Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society, Leonine Chess Club, Rupali Bank Krira Parosad (promoted to first division) and Manha’s (promoted to first division chess league).

The bottom two teams from the 12 participating teams will be relegated to the first division. Money prizes, trophies and medals will be awarded to the champions, runners-up and third place team of this year’s Premier Division Chess League. In addition, players will be given board awards based on the performance of each board.

This time 18 Grandmasters are participating for different teams including 5 Grandmasters from Bangladesh, 11 Grandmasters from India, 1 Grandmaster from Georgia and 1 Grandmaster from Iran. 6 international masters are participating, including 3 international masters from Bangladesh and 3 international masters from India.

A total of 22 foreign players, including 20 from India, one from Georgia and one from Iran, are taking part in the Premier Division. Last year’s champion Bangladesh Police is represented by India’s National Champion and Tata Steel Chess ‘B’ Group Champion Grandmaster Erigasi Arjun (Rating-2660), India’s National Runner-up Grandmaster D Gukesh (Rating-2614), Bangladesh’s two Grandmasters Ziaur Rahman and Mollah Abdullah Al Rakib, International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman and FIDE Master Mehdi Hasan Parag.

Saif Sporting Club is represented by Iran’s Grandmaster Idani Pouya (Rating-2621) and Georgia’s Grandmaster Mochidlishbali Mikhail (Rating-2584), three Grandmasters of the country Niaz Morshed, Enamul Hossain Razib and Reefat Bin Sattar and FIDE Master Md. Taibur Rahman. Grandmaster of India Abhimanyu Puranik (Rating-2618) and Grandmaster Mitrava Guha (Rating-2526)

In Bangladesh Biman are Grandmaster Narayanan Srinath (Rating-2553) and Grandmaster Sankalp Gupta (Rating-2537).

In Rupali Bank Krira Parisad are Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh (Rating-2541) and Grandmaster Shyam Sundar (Rating-2526) in Sheikh Russell Chess Club, Grandmaster Mandonka Leon Luke (Rating-2536) and GM Harsha Bharthakoti (Rating-2499).

In Manha’s Castle are Indian International Master Aditya Mittal and International Master V Pranav at Shahin Chess Club, International Master Bharat Shuvramaniam and FIDE Master Nitish Velukar at Uttara Central Chess Club, Grandmaster Himanshu Sharma of India and International Master Nabirshah Sheikh at Titas Club .

In the first round match tomorrow, Rupali Branak Krira Parishad will play with Saif Sporting Club, Uttara Central Chess Club will play with Bangladesh Navy, Titas Club will play with Leonine Chess Club, Shahinn Chess Club will play with Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society, Bangladesh Police will play with Manha’s Castle and Sheikh Russell Chess Club will play with Bangladesh Biman.

At the same time, the first division chess league is starting from tomorrow (Thursday) in the chess hall-room room of Bangladesh Chess Federation. 12 teams are participating in the first division. The teams are: 1. Sonali Bank Sports and Recreation Club, 2. Access Chess Club, 3. Sultana Kamal Smriti Sangsad, 4. Dhaka Chess Club, 5. Esoft Arena Chess Club, 6. Khelaghor Daba Sangah, Gopalganj, 7. Agrani Bank Chess Team, 8. Mir Chess Club, 9. Basir Memorial Chess Club, 10. Kasparov Chess Club, 11. Journalist Shahnoor Khan Smriti Sangsad and 12. Palli Sanchay Bank.

The first division chess league game will also be held in a round robin league system. The top two teams will advance to the Premier Division and the bottom two teams will relegate to the second division. The three winners of the First Division Chess League will be awarded trophies, medals and cash prizes. Board awards will also be given for personal results. Apart from Bangladeshi players, 18 Indian players are participating in the first division chess league. 4 international masts in the first division chess league.

Tomorrow (Thursday) in the first round of the first division of chess: Palli Sanchay Bank will play with Agrani Bank Chess Team, Kasparov Chase Club will play with Basir Memorial Chase Club, Sultana Kamal Smirity Pathagar will play Esoft Arena, Sangbadik Shahinoor Khan Smirity Sangsad will play with Khelaghor Daba Sangah of Gopalganj, Dhaka Chase Club will play with Mir Chase Club and Access Chess Club will play with Sonali Bank Sports Recreation Club.

Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, on behalf of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE,
invites all Asian National Federations to participate in the Asian Nations Cup Online Under-14 (Open and Girls) Team Chess Championships 2022 to be held on 25-27 March 2022 Tornelo Platform.

by Marlon Bernardino
MANILA—Defending Champion Laguna Heroes opened up the 2nd season of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All Filipino Conference online chess tournament with a dominating victory against the Olongapo Rainbow Team 7, 18-3, and another amazing performance against the Manila Indios Bravos, 12,-9, virtually held at Chess.com Platform on Saturday.

“We are hoping to perform better in the 2nd part of the same-division round. Our twin wins tonight against Olongapo and Manila are great motivations for our upcoming matches!” said Arena Grandmaster Dr. Fred Paez, one of the four co-team owners of the Laguna Heroes that include Mr. David Nithyananthan of KALARO, Engr. Benjamin Dy of SDC Global Choice and Engr. Jonathan Mamaril of Oregon, USA.

The Heroes showed no mercy against Olongapo and embarrassed their competition from the get-go with Laguna immediately grabbing the 5-2 lead in the blitz category.

Olongapo’s struggles continued in the last seven playing boards in the rapid encounter as Laguna played with the same intensity as they did in the blitz category, notching six wins on their way to a convincing opening win.

Laguna had a convincing start against Manila as they immediately led 5-2 in the Blitz category on wins by two-time Asian Junior Champion Grandmaster Rogelio “Banjo” Barcenilla Jr., FM Austin Jacob Literatus, Woman NM Jean Karen Enriquez , 8-time Illinois USA Champion IM Angelo Young and Apollo Agapay.

Barcenilla defeated Jerry Areque, Literatus crushed NM Rolando Andador, Enriquez nipped Woman NM Mira Mirano, Young subdued Dr. Jenny Mayor and Agapay trounced Jhulo Goloran.
IM Ronald Dableo and IM Chito Garma provided the twin wins of Manila after beating Kimuel Aaron Lorenzo and Vince Angelo Medina, respectively.

The game between Laguna and Manila ended in a 7-all deadlock in the rapid play.

The Pasig City King Pirates remain on top of the northern division standings with a 24-1 (win-loss) slate followed by San Juan Predators (21-4) at second and the Laguna Heroes (20-5) at third.
Meanwhile, Iloilo Kisela Knights (23-2) tops the southern division standings while Davao Chess Eagles is at second (20-5) and Zamboanga Sultans (18-7) at third.

The Laguna Heroes are backed up by KALARO, Greatech Philippines, Inc., SDC Global Choice, Jolly Smile Dental Clinic and Rotary Club of Nuvali will face Isabela Knight of Alexander and Cagayan Kings  on Wednesday