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Uzbekistan's Sindarov becomes youngest World Cup winner

Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov became the youngest player to win the chess World Cup when he beat China’s Wei Yi in the final’s tiebreak in Goa, India on Wednesday.

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Tashriq wins silver medal in Commonwealth Chess

Tashriq Saihan Shan won silver medal in U-20 group of Open section in Commonwealth Chess Championship after beating Indian GM Shyaam Nikhi in the ninth and final round completed recently in Malaysia.

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Aaryan holds lead, Fahad 2nd in Leonine GM Chess

Bangladesh's International Master (IM) Fahad Rahman remained in second position, one point behind India's IM Aaryan Varshney, after all sixth round matches of the Leonine 3rd Grandmasters Chess Tournament ended in draws at the Leonine Chess Club hall room in Dhanmondi, Dhaka today.

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Interview / ‘Paid for risky play' against Ivanchuk: IM Fahad

In an interview with The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman, Fahad reflected on his World Cup lessons and the road to GM title and more.

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Chess World Cup / Neer earns draw, Fahad beaten

Bangladesh’s International Masters Manon Reza Neer and Fahad Rahman began their campaigns at the World Chess Cup 2025, which started on Saturday in Goa, with contrasting fortunes.

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Hattrick champion Noshin wants to compete against men

Having secured a hattrick of titles at the National Women's Chess Championship, Woman's FIDE Master (WFM) Noshin Anjum has announced her intention to compete in the Open section from the next edition, aiming to challenge male opponents rather than continuing in the women's championship.

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Chess mourns US grandmaster dead at 29

Naroditsky was ranked number one in his native US when he was just nine years old

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Veteran meets the future: Young guns enthrall BCF chess room

Kiriakov, a 50-year-old Grandmaster, showed grace and encouragement throughout the session, moving from board to board and engaging the youngsters with warmth.

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Magnus Carlsen and chess federation agree on new world championship

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and world number one Magnus Carlsen have a long history of disagreements, but on Wednesday both backed a new world championship concept that sets the stage for the Norwegian's return.

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Kiriakov to train Fahad, Neer for Chess World Cup

Bangladesh’s two international masters – Fahad Rahman and Manon Reza Neer – are set to represent the country at the Chess World Cup, scheduled to begin on October 30 in Goa, India.

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'Chess in Bangladesh needs a new role model'

At 59, Niaz Murshed, the subcontinent’s first grandmaster, claimed his seventh national title by winning the 49th National Chess Championship on Wednesday. While his triumph celebrated a living legend, it also highlighted the fragile state of chess in Bangladesh.

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Niaz crowned national chess champion again

Grandmaster Niaz Murshed became unbeaten champion in the 49th National Chess Championship with 10.5 points after beating FM Subroto Biswas in the final and 13th round, held at Level 4 of Youth Tower in Shewrapara, Dhaka yesterday.

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Khusbu’s fragrance wafts: WFM at 13, ‘WGM goal’ ahead

She is now the highest-ranked among 205 active women chess players in Bangladesh.

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Magnus Carlsen claims first Esports World Cup title

Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural Esports World Cup chess tournament on Friday, defeating Alireza Firouzja in Riyadh.

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‘Love for the game’ still drives Rani Hamid at 81

At 81, Bangladesh’s chess icon Rani Hamid remains an enduring source of inspiration. On International Chess Day, marking 101 years since FIDE’s founding, she reflects with The Daily Star’s Atique Anam on her journey, late start, memorable matches, and more.

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Subrota claims GM Zia Memorial 2025 crown; Tahsin Zia a close second

The four-lakh prize money tournament got underway last Saturday with 64 players.

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The pieces are set, in a name to remember

A landmark event in Bangladesh’s chess calendar gets underway today, as Dhaka plays host to the inaugural GM Zia Memorial chess tournament. The event is a tribute to the late Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman, one of the most revered names in the nation’s sporting history.

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Zia Memorial GM Chess to begin on July 4

A grandmaster chess tournament is set to begin in Bangladesh. The event, titled the Zia Memorial Grandmaster Chess Tournament, honours the memory of the late Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman.

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