GM Abdullah Al Rakib, GM Enamul Hossain Razib and IM Minhaz Uddin won their first round games of the 18th Dubai Open Chess on Monday, said a press release from Bangladesh Chess Federation. Rakib beat Salay Romany of Egypt, Razib beat Mendonca Leon Luke of India and Minhaz beat Ali Abdul Aziz of United Arab Emirates to earn full points. A total of 195 players including 46 Grandmasters, 8 Women Grandmasters and 39 International Masters from 37 countries are participating in the event.