The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Three Bangladeshi Grand Masters - Ziaur Rahman, Abdullah Al Rakib and Reefat Bin Sattar - shared the top slot with 11 other players in the Mayor Cup First International Open Chess tournament securing four points after the 4th round matches in the Indian city of Mumbai Tuesday.

In the day's 4th round matches, GM Ziaur Rahman beat Shashikant Kutwal, GM Rakib defeated IM Sudhakar Babu while GM Reefat beat IM DP Singh, all from India.

The 2nd and 3rd round matches were held on Monday at the same venue.

In the 2nd round, Zia beat CN Vaida, Rakib defeated Raghavendra V while Reefat beat Beno Glad.

In the 3rd round matches, Zia beat Pankaj Joshi, Rakib defeated Soumyaranjan Mishra while Reefat beat IM Anup Deshmukh.

A total of 288 players, including 14 grandmasters and 24 International masters, are taking part in the meet.

In the fifth round matches today (Wednesday), Zia will meet Thejkumar, Rakib face Adibhan while Reefat play BT Murali Krishnan.