The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh Biman have emerged champions in the Dutch-Bangla Bank 1st Division Chess League-2007, sponsored by Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited, which was held at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room.

Bangladesh Biman secured 44.55 points to clinch the Dutch-Bangla Bank 1st Division Chess League, said a Chess Federation press release on Sunday.

This is Biman's 13th first Division Chess League title.

The 13th or last round games of the league were held on Thursday.

In the last round, Biman beat Mohakhali Prodip Sangha by 4-0 points.

Leonine Chess Club became runners-up with 43 points while Destiny 2000 Limited finished 3rd with 38.5 points and Chittagong Mohammedan SC in 4th position, also with 38.5 points.

In the last round: Leonine beat Dhaka University Chess Club by 3-1 points, Destiny beat i2 soft Solution Ltd. by 3-1 points and Chittagong Mohammedan beat Sonali Bank by 2.5-1.5 points.