Chess in Bangladesh: Rising Stars and Grandmasters

Introduction

Chess is a game of intellect. Bangladesh made history in 1987 when Niaz Murshed became the first Grandmaster (GM) in South Asia.

The Grandmasters

Bangladesh has 5 Grandmasters:

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1. Niaz Murshed
2. Ziaur Rahman
3. Reefat Bin-Sattar
4. Abdullah Al Rakib
5. Enamul Hossain Rajib

The New Generation

Young talents like Fahad Rahman and Manon Reja Neer are showing great promise in international tournaments.

Challenges

Lack of sponsorship and professional training facilities are major hurdles. Most players have to fund their own trips to tournaments.

Conclusion

With proper support, Bangladesh has the potential to produce world-class chess players who can compete with the best.