Chess
Tribute to Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman / A friend gone too soon
Although a sport, chess can very much be considered an art. Just like music and painting, it also a form of art and an amazing sport. Grandmaster Zia made me realise all of this. Zia was an extraordinary human being with global fame.
‘A terrible loss to humanity’: Global chess community reacts to GM Zia’s sudden passing
The tributes from around the world stand as a testament to GM Ziaur Rahman's enduring legacy.
Neer wins chess championship with heavy heart
“I had nearly confirmed my championship win with two rounds in hand and was really happy about it. But now I am shocked and can’t find the words to express my emotions after the death of my beloved Zia sir,” Neer told The Daily Star yesterday.
A tribute to Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman / Zia was devoted to chess till his last day
I still can’t believe that I won’t get to hear Zia’s deep voice, his jokes and laughter anymore. His death has left a huge gap. He had become an inseparable part of our chess community.
Zia ‘Bangladesh’s best’ with legacy unparalleled
“A friendly, big-hearted person, his simplicity, strong ethics and sincerity always inspired us," said Bangladesh’s fourth GM Abdullah Al Rakib.
GM Zia breathes his last doing what he loved
Zia suddenly fell to the ground midway during a game against GM Enamul Hossain Razib at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall room at around 5:45 pm.
Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman no more after suffering heart attack mid-match
Grand Master Ziaur Rahman passed away from a heart attack while competing in the 12th round match of the National Chess Championship in Dhaka today.
Four players lead in National Women’s Chess C’ship
The 42nd National Women's Chess Championship got underway at Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall Room on Monday. The top five finishers from the tournament will earn a spot in the Bangladesh women’s national team till next year.
Fahad frustrates another Super Grandmaster in Dubai
Fahad's latest opponent had defeated reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen in 2022.
Fahad draws against Chinese Super Grandmaster
International Master Fahad Rahman played out a draw against Super Grandmaster Yu Yangyi of China on the opening day of Dubai Police Global Chess Challenge, Masters in United Arab Emirates on Saturday, said a press release from Bangladesh Chess Federation.
Indian chess prodigy Gukesh makes history
Gukesh will face reigning champion Ding Liren from China for another piece of history, after being the youngest player to win the prestigious Candidates Tournament.
FM Manon stuns Kazakh GM
FIDE Master Manon Reja Neer once again surprised another grandmaster in the 21st Bangkok Chess Club Open 2024 when he beat GM Makhnev Denis of Kazakhstan in the fifth round in Hua Hin District, Thailand on Wednesday.
Fahad relishes ‘long-awaited’ first GM norm
Having spent five years, Fahad finally achieved one of three GM norms yesterday.
Fahad earns first GM norm
Bangladesh’s International Master Fahad Rahman took his first step towards becoming a Grand Master after winning the first of three GM norms today.
10-year-old ‘Messi of Chess’ beats Magnus Carlsen
“I’m very happy. It’s amazing for me because I had never faced [Carlsen],” said Oro after the game on Saturday.
Russia adds chess legend Kasparov to 'extremist' list
The Soviet-born former world chess champion Kasparov is a longtime opponent of President Vladimir Putin and has lived in the United States for almost a decade.
Candidate Master Sakline to be trained by Polgar, Yusupov
National under-20 chess champion and Candidate Master Sakline Mostafa Sajib has been invited for a week-long training in FIDE Chessable Academy Camp in Menorca, Spain from March 27 to April 2. The 13-year-old chess player has apparently impressed the academy through his performance in an online training camp organised by the academy.
Chess prodigy Sakline dreams of becoming GM
Sakline Mostafa Sajid, a 13-year-old chess prodigy, has made a big splash in Bangladesh's chess fraternity by clinching back-to-back titles in just one week's time, outsmarting several FIDE Masters and Grand Masters of the country.
