The 22nd Dubai Open Chess Tournament began on Saturday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Five Bangladeshi players --GM Ziaur Rahman, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman, FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia, FM Mehdi Hasan Parag and FM Md Taibur Rahman -- are taking part in the meet.
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In the day's 1st round matches, GM Zia playing against CM Khalifah Khalid of United Arab Emirates, IM Fahad playing with FM Ahmed Fareed of United Arab Emirates, FM Tahsin played playing with Al Zaabi Talal of United Arab Emirates, FM Parag playing with GM Aravindh Chithambaram of India while FM Taibur playing with GM Kuybokarov Temur of Australia.
A total of 171 players from 35 countries including 30 Grandmasters, 2 Women Grandmasters, 30 International Masters and 3 Women International Masters are participating in the event.