BSS, Dhaka :
GM Ziaur Rahman of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club still continued his solo lead in the points table with 9.5 points after 11th round of the Berger Paints National ‘A’ Chess now being held today at the Media Centre of Bangladesh Olympic Association.
In today’s round, Zia split points with FM Nasir Ahmed of Bangladesh Navy. GM Enamul Hossain of Bangladesh Navy lost to Uten of Access Group. Reigning champion GM Abdullah Al Rakib of Bangladesh Navy lost his teammate IM Minhazuddin Ahmed of this round.
GM Enamul and GM Niaz Murshed of Dhaka Mohammedan are jointly sharing the 2nd position with 8.5 points.
In the 11th round, Niaz beat Golam Mostafa Bhuiyan of Sonali Bank Sports & Recreation Club. Masum Hossain of Fire-Service & Civil Defense beat FM Kh. Aminul Islam of Bangladesh Navy.
FM Debaraj Chatterjee of Titas Club split points with FM Rezaul Haque of Access Group and CM Sohel Chowdhury of Leonine Chess Club drew with CM Mahtabuddin Ahmed of Dhaka Mohammedan.