International Master Mohammad Minhaz Uddin and Candidate Master M. Sharif Hossain of Bangladesh Navy are jointly leading the Marcel Invitational International Rating Chess Tournament securing 5 points each after the 6th round matches held at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room here on Sunday.
 
Seven players are sharing the 2nd position collecting 4.5 points each.

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They are: Candidate Master Manon Reja Neer of Uttara Central Chess Club, FIDE Master Khandaker Aminul & Sheikh Nasir Ahmed of Bangladesh Navy, Anata Choudhury of Rupali Bank Krira Parisad, Shafiq Ahmed of Sheikh Russel Chess Club, Candidate Master Mohammad Jamal Uddin of Sultana Kamal Smirity Pathagar and Md. Sariatullah of Sonali Bank Sports and Recreation Club.
 
Four players are sharing the 3rd position securing 4 points each.
 
They are: FIDE Master Syed Mahfuzur Rahman of Janata Bank Officer Welfare Society, M. Abu Hanif of Access Club, Feroz Ahmed of Sonali Bank Sports and Recreation Club and Din Mohammad.
 
The day’s 6th round matches, IM Minhaz beat CM Neer, CM Sharif beat FM Mahfuz, FM Sheikh Nasir drew with Shafiq, FM Aminul beat Md. Nasim Hossain Bhuiyan, CM Jamal beat Jabed Al Azad, Sariatullah beat FM Mohammad Javed, Anata beat Masum Hossain, Md. Abzid Rahman drew with Abdul Momin, Hanif beat Nurul Islam Emon, Kazi Zarin Tasnim beat Showkat Hossain Pollab, Feroz beat Avik Sarker and Din Mohammad beat Md. Ariful Amin.

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The 7th round matches will be held on Monday from 2:pm at the same venue.