Preliminary Phase of the 30th National Women Chess Championship-2009

The Preliminary Phase of the Parachute 30th National Women Chess Championship-2009, sponsored by Marico Bangladesh Ltd. and organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation started today (Sunday) at Chess Federation hall-room. 28 players of Dhaka, Rajshahi, Barisal, Narayangonj, Manikgonj, Barisal, Brahmmanbaria, Moulovi Bazar, Pabna, Aporajeyo Bangladesh (Girls Hostel) are participating in the event. 14 players won their 1st round game and earned full point. They are: Eva, Zakia, Shirin, Masuda, Annei. Mimi, Mithila, Runu, Titli, Ahely, Amena, Protiva, Reshma, Sonya. In the 1st round game: Eva beat Tisha, Zakia beat Munia, Shirin beat Rafiaya, Amena beat Nupur, Masuda beat Doly, Anne beat Farhana, Mimi beat Ferdousy, Mithila beat Feroza, Runu beat Khodeja, Titli beat Khorsheda, Ahely beat Liza, Protiva beat Monthi, Reshma beat Moyna. Sonia beat Tani. The event is being held in 7 Swiss-League system and top 8 players will qualify in the final-phase. Reigning Champion IWM Rani Hamid, Runner-up WFM Samima Akter Liza, Rated WFM Syeda Shabana Parveen Nipa and WFM Tanima Parveen will participate directly in the Final-Phase