The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Abu Sufian Shakil of Biman emerged champion in the Prime Bank 10th International Rating Chess Tournament at the Bangladesh Chess Federation on Sunday.

Mohammad Ali of Leonine became second. Shakil and Ali each secured 8 points and later their position was decided by tie breaking system.

FM Mehdi Hasan Porag of Biman became 3rd with 7.5 points.

In the day's last round matches, Ali beat Porag, Shakil defeated Javed, Sagar beat Shamsul, Jamal outplayed Sohel while Robin beat Nahid.

Later, Prime Bank Limited chairman Azam J Chowdhury distributed prizes among the winners as chief guest.

Deputy Managing Director of Prime Bank Limited Nasiruddin Ahmed and former Bangladesh Chess Federation president Syed Sujauddin Ahmed were present at the function.

Some 122 players participated in the nine-round Swiss-League system meet.

Standings: Five players jointly secured 7 points each and placed Mahtabuddin Ahmed Robin fourth, Delwar Hossain fifth, Anuchuzzaman Jewel sixth, Minhazuddin Ahmed Sagar seventh and Jamal Ahmed eighth.