Dhaka, Jan 23 (UNB)– Mohammad Abzid Rahman of Janata Bank has now earned 5 points following a win in the 8th round of the 11th Chennai International Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament 2019, held in the Indian city of Chennai on Wednesday.
Abzid beat Tamhankar Siddanrth of India.
Of the two other Bangladeshis, Masum Rahi of Golden SC drew with Stellferd Stalin of India, taking him to 2.5 points for the meet, while Ali Ahsan Jewel lost to Mridav M of India, leaving him on just 1 point overall after 8 rounds.