# Neer and Another Player Tie for Lead After Second Round of Grandmasters Chess Tournament

*Bangladesh International Master Manon Reja Neer shares the lead after the second round of the Farago Ivan Memorial Grandmasters Chess tournament.*

July 20, 2026 · Sports

## At a glance

- Neer shares the lead with 1.5 points after two rounds.
- He split points with India's Vaibhav Jayant Raut in the second round.
- Neer defeated India's Binu Devdutt in the first round.

Bangladesh International Master Manon Reja Neer has shared the lead after the second round of the Farago Ivan Memorial Grandmasters Chess tournament held in Budapest, Hungary. Neer split points with India's FIDE Master Vaibhav Jayant Raut, bringing his total to 1.5 points from two games. He shares the lead with two other players.

## Tournament Overview

The round-robin league tournament features ten players from various countries, including three Grandmasters, five International Masters, and two FIDE Masters. Neer had a strong start by defeating India's FIDE Master Binu Devdutt in the first round.

## Current Standings

After two rounds, Neer's performance has placed him at the top of the points table. His consistent play has set a high standard for the remaining rounds of the tournament.

## Why This Matters for Bangladesh

Neer's success in international chess tournaments highlights Bangladesh's growing presence in the global chess community. His performance not only brings pride to the nation but also inspires upcoming chess players in Bangladesh.

## Sources

- BSS

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