chess

'This is a protest against the Israeli government'

Grandmaster Enamul Hossain Razib boycotted Bangladesh’s Chess Olympiad game against Israel yesterday in protest of Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza and the occupied territories of Palestine and over what he felt is the double standards maintained by FIDE, the world governing body of chess.

Bangladesh women’s team victorious in round six of Chess Olympiad

Both Bangladesh men's and women's teams produced good results in the sixth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary on Monday.

Bangladesh pass mixed day in Chess Olympiad

Teams from Bangladesh produced a mixed result in the fifth round of the 45th Chess Olympiad on Sunday.

Tribute to Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman / A friend gone too soon

Although a sport, chess can very much be considered an art. Just like music and painting, it also a form of art and an amazing sport. Grandmaster Zia made me realise all of this. Zia was an extraordinary human being with global fame.

‘A terrible loss to humanity’: Global chess community reacts to GM Zia’s sudden passing

The tributes from around the world stand as a testament to GM Ziaur Rahman's enduring legacy.

Neer wins chess championship with heavy heart

“I had nearly confirmed my championship win with two rounds in hand and was really happy about it. But now I am shocked and can’t find the words to express my emotions after the death of my beloved Zia sir,” Neer told The Daily Star yesterday.

A tribute to Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman / Zia was devoted to chess till his last day

I still can’t believe that I won’t get to hear Zia’s deep voice, his jokes and laughter anymore. His death has left a huge gap. He had become an inseparable part of our chess community.

Zia ‘Bangladesh’s best’ with legacy unparalleled

“A friendly, big-hearted person, his simplicity, strong ethics and sincerity always inspired us," said Bangladesh’s fourth GM Abdullah Al Rakib.

GM Zia breathes his last doing what he loved

Zia suddenly fell to the ground midway during a game against GM Enamul Hossain Razib at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall room at around 5:45 pm.

May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024

Four players lead in National Women’s Chess C’ship

The 42nd National Women's Chess Championship got underway at Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall Room on Monday. The top five finishers from the tournament will earn a spot in the Bangladesh women’s national team till next year.

May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024

Fahad’s second GM norm dream extended

Fahad, with black pieces, drew with Vahap in the 75th move to raise his point tally to 3.5 from six matches and shared fourth place along with 31 other players. Indian GMs NR Visakh and Aravindh Chithambaram jointly shared the lead with five points each.

May 5, 2024
May 5, 2024

Fahad draws against Chinese Super Grandmaster

International Master Fahad Rahman played out a draw against Super Grandmaster Yu Yangyi of China on the opening day of Dubai Police Global Chess Challenge, Masters in United Arab Emirates on Saturday, said a press release from Bangladesh Chess Federation.

April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024

Indian chess prodigy Gukesh makes history

Gukesh will face reigning champion Ding Liren from China for another piece of history, after being the youngest player to win the prestigious Candidates Tournament.

April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024

FM Manon stuns Kazakh GM

FIDE Master Manon Reja Neer once again surprised another grandmaster in the 21st Bangkok Chess Club Open 2024 when he beat GM Makhnev Denis of Kazakhstan in the fifth round in Hua Hin District, Thailand on Wednesday.

April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024

Fahad relishes ‘long-awaited’ first GM norm

Having spent five years, Fahad finally achieved one of three GM norms yesterday.

March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024

Fahad earns first GM norm

Bangladesh’s International Master Fahad Rahman took his first step towards becoming a Grand Master after winning the first of three GM norms today.

March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024

10-year-old ‘Messi of Chess’ beats Magnus Carlsen

“I’m very happy. It’s amazing for me because I had never faced [Carlsen],” said Oro after the game on Saturday.

March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024

Russia adds chess legend Kasparov to 'extremist' list

The Soviet-born former world chess champion Kasparov is a longtime opponent of President Vladimir Putin and has lived in the United States for almost a decade.

March 3, 2024
March 3, 2024

Candidate Master Sakline to be trained by Polgar, Yusupov

National under-20 chess champion and Candidate Master Sakline Mostafa Sajib has been invited for a week-long training in FIDE Chessable Academy Camp in Menorca, Spain from March 27 to April 2. The 13-year-old chess player has apparently impressed the academy through his performance in an online training camp organised by the academy.