Saturday, April 19, 2008

34th National Chess Championship,2008

BCF Press-Release
The games of the Final phase of the 34th National Chess Championship-2008, organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation will start from today (Sunday) from 3:30 PM at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room. The event will be held in Round-Robin League system and 14 players will participate in the final phase.
The number draw held yesterday at hall-room, The numbers are: 1. FM Minhazuddin Ahmed Sagar, 2. Debaraj Chatterjee, 3. Monir Hossain, 4. FM Mohammad Javed, 5. FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman Emon, 6. FM Abu Sufian Shakil, 7. Runner-Up IM Enamul Hossain Razib, 8. FM Mohammad Abdul Malek, 9. Sohel Chowdhury 10. GM Ziaur Rahman, 11. Reigning Champion GM Abdullah Al Rakib, 12. FM Sk. Nasir Ahmed, 13. GM Niaz Murshed and 14. GM Reefat Bin Sattar.
Today 1st round games are: Sagar Vs. Reefat, Debaraj Vs. Niaz, Monir Vs. Nasir, Javed Vs. Rakib, Emon Vs. Zia, Shakil Vs. Sohel and Razib Vs. Malek. Please Log in www.bcf-online.org for Press-Release

Friday, April 11, 2008

Tanima Champion in Women Rating Chess

WFM Tanima Parveen of Chittagong became unbeaten champion in the Prime Bank Women 3rd International Rating Chess Tournament, sponsored by Prime Bank Limited, oranized by Leonine Chess Club, assistance with Bangladesh Chess Federation, Sakti Motors and Hotel Media International Ltd. Cox's Bazar which was held at Hotel Media International at Cox's Bazar. Tanima earned 6 points out of 7 games to clinch the title. WFM Shamima Akter Liza became runner-up with 5½ points. 2 players earned 4½ points each. Pallabi Roy of India became 3rd and IWM Rani Hamid became 4th in tie-breaking system. Sharmin Sultana Shirin became 5th with 3½ points. 4 players earned 3 points each. Their positions are: 6th-Nazrana Khan Eva, 7th-Jahanara Haque Runu, 8th-Masuda Megum and 9th-Zakia Sulana. Shaati Majumer became 10th with 2½ points, Rokshana Titli became 11th with 2 points and Arifa Khatun Moni became 12th with 1½ points. 7th or last round games were held today (Friday). In the last round Tanima beat Runu, Liza drew with Shirin, Pallabi beat Eva, Rani Hamid beat Shaati, Moni beat Masuda and Zakia drew with Titli. The Prize distribution ceremony was held today (Friday) afternoon at Hotel Media International Ltd. Deputy Commissioner of Cox`s Bazar Mr. Shazzadul Hasan distributed prizes among the winners. Advocate Jahirul Islam, Vice-President of Gono Forum, Mr.Mamunur Rashid Senior Executive Vice-Presidents of Prime Bank Limited were present as special guests. Mr. Iqbal Mohammad Shamsul Huda Chairman of Sakti Motors presided the ceremony. Mr. Arifur Rahman Apu, Deputy Commissioner (General) of Coxs Bazar, Mr. Monjur Hossain Zimmu Genaral Secretary of Leonine Chess Club, IWM Rani Hamid and Mr. Abu Hena Moshtafa Kamal Co-Chairman of Tournament Committee gave addresses in the ceremony. 10 selected players from Bangladesh and 2 players from India participated in the event.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Prime Bank 3rd International Women Rating Chess

WFM Tanima Parveen of Chittagong and WFM Shamima Akter Liza are now jointly leading the points table with 4 points each after end of the 5th round games.5th round games were held today (Wednesday). In the 5th round Liza beat National Woman Champion IWM Rani Hamid and Tanima drew with Pallabi Roy of India. IWM Rani Hamid, Nazrana Khan Eva of Manikgonj and Pallabi Roy are sharing 2nd position with 3 points each. Jahanara Haque Runu, WFM Zakia Sultana and , Sharmin Sultana Shirin earned 2½ points each. In the 5th round Eva beat Masuda Begum, Shirin beat Arifa Khatun Moni, Zakia drew with Runu, Rokshana Titli drew with Shaati Majumder of India.

WFM Tanima Parveen of Chittagong is now leading the points table with 3½ points after end of the 4th round games of the Prime Bank Women 3rd International Rating Chess Tournament. IWM Rani Hamid and WFM Shamima Akter Liza are in 2nd position with 3 points each. Pallabi Roy of India is in 3rd position with 2½ points. 4th round games were held today (Tuesday). In the 4th round Tanima drew with Rani Hamid, Liza beat Jahanara Haque Runu, Pallabi beat Sharmin Sultana Shirin, Zakia Sultana drew with Masuda Begum, Nazrana Khan Eva beat Rokshana Titli and Shaati Majumder beat Arifa Khatun Moni. 3rd round games were held yesterday (Monday) night. In the 3rd round Tanima beat Liza, Rani Hamid beat Eva and Runu beat Shaati, Zakia drew with Pallabi, Masuda drew with Shirin and Moni drew with Titli. 5th round games will start tomorrow (Wednesday) from 9:30 AM at the same venue

WFM Shamima Akter Liza and WFM Tanima Parvee are now jointly leading the points table with maximum 2 points each after end of the 2nd round games in the Prime Bank Women 3rd International Rating Chess Tournament, sponsored by Prime Bank Limited, organized by Leonine Chess Club, assistance with Sakti Motors, Hotel Media International Ltd. Cox's Bazar and Bangladesh Chess Federation,which is now being held at Hotel Media International at Cox's Bazar. IWM Rani Hamid is in 2nd position with 1.5 points. 2nd games yesterday (Monday). In the 2nd round: Liza beat Pallabi Roy of India, Tanima beat Nazrana Khan Eva, Rani Hamid beat Sharmin Sultana Shirin, Masuda Begum beat Rokshana Titli, Jahanara Haque beat Arifa Khatun Moni and WFM Zakia Sultana drew with Shaati Majumder of India. 12 women players from India and Bangladesh are participating in the event.