Fahad's title in Malaysia

FIDE Master Fahad Rahman emerged unbeaten champion in the under-12 category of 6th Swensen Age Group Chess Championship in Malaysia yesterday.

Fahad, along with three others, earned 5.5 points each from six rounds before snatching it in tiebreaker. “I came here after playing well in two tournaments and I was confident of doing well. I am now hoping to play better in the GM tournament here,” said Fahad over phone from Malaysia.