# Four Players Tied for Lead in 29th International Rating Chess Tournament

*After the fifth round of the 29th International Rating Chess Tournament in Dhaka, four players are tied for the lead with 4.5 points each.*

July 21, 2026 · Sports

Four players are tied for the lead with 4.5 points each after the fifth round of the Manha's Castle 29th International Rating Chess Tournament being held at the Chess Federation hall room. The leading players are Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, Candidate Master S.M. Smoron, Muhtadi Tajwar Nashid, and Sarwar Hossain Ullash.

## Tournament Progress

Twelve players are tied for second place with four points each. They include FIDE Master Subrata Biswas, International Master Md. Minhaj Uddin, and several other titled players. The tournament has seen a variety of outcomes in the fifth round, with several matches ending in draws and a few decisive victories. Muhtadi Tajwar Nashid notably defeated Woman FIDE Master Noshin Anjum.

## Player Performances

In the fifth round, notable results included FIDE Master Mahfuz Niloy splitting points with Candidate Master Smoron, and Ullash drawing with International Master Minhaj. Other key draws involved Oitijjya Barua with FIDE Master Nasir and Siam Chowdhury with Candidate Master Masum. FIDE Master Subrata Biswas and other titled players secured important wins, keeping them in contention for higher placements.

## Sources

- BSS

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