GM Ziaur Rahman
Grief and financial strain test Tahsin Zia's dream
It was once a different world for the father-son duo of GM Ziaur Rahman and FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia, who happily travelled the globe together to participate in various chess tournaments.
GM Zia’s son to represent Bangladesh in Chess Olympiad
FIDE Master Tahsin Tajwar Zia, the only son of deceased Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman, will represent Bangladesh in the upcoming 45th Chess Olympiad after winning a tie-breaker to finish fifth in the 48th National Chess Championship at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall room today.
‘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.
Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman no more after suffering heart attack mid-match
Grand Master Ziaur Rahman passed away from a heart attack while competing in the 12th round match of the National Chess Championship in Dhaka today.
Bangladesh bounce back in 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad
Bangladesh men’s team bounced back in the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad when they handed a 3.5-0.5 defeat to Netherlands Antilles in the third round of the open section, held in Chennai, India today.
Grief and financial strain test Tahsin Zia's dream
It was once a different world for the father-son duo of GM Ziaur Rahman and FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia, who happily travelled the globe together to participate in various chess tournaments.
GM Zia’s son to represent Bangladesh in Chess Olympiad
FIDE Master Tahsin Tajwar Zia, the only son of deceased Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman, will represent Bangladesh in the upcoming 45th Chess Olympiad after winning a tie-breaker to finish fifth in the 48th National Chess Championship at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall room today.
‘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.
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.
Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman no more after suffering heart attack mid-match
Grand Master Ziaur Rahman passed away from a heart attack while competing in the 12th round match of the National Chess Championship in Dhaka today.
Bangladesh bounce back in 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad
Bangladesh men’s team bounced back in the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad when they handed a 3.5-0.5 defeat to Netherlands Antilles in the third round of the open section, held in Chennai, India today.
Grand Master father, Fide Master son to make history for Bangladesh
It's not entirely unheard of that father and son have represented the same team at international level. Bangladesh, however, had been devoid of such distinction so far. Not anymore though.