# Three Players Tie for Lead in Manha's Castle 29th International Rating Chess Tournament

*After four rounds, three players are tied for the lead in the Manha's Castle 29th International Rating Chess Tournament.*

July 20, 2026 · Sports

After the fourth round of the Manha's Castle 29th International Rating Chess Tournament at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall-Roon, three players share the lead with four points each. The leading trio comprises Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, Candidate Master S. M. Sharon, and Sarwar Hossain Ullash.

## Tournament Standings

Eight players are tied for second place with 3.5 points. This group includes International Master Md. Minhaz Uddin, FIDE Master Sheikh Nasir Ahmed, Siam Chowdhury, Tashriq Saihan Shan, Oitijjo Barua, Candidate Master Md. Masum Hossain, Candidate Master Mahtabuddin Ahmed, and Muhtady Tajwar Nasheed.

## Round Four Highlights

In the fourth round, notable victories included FM Mahfuz defeating Neeloy Debnath, CM Sharon defeating Faisal Hossain, and Ullash defeating Mohammad Shakil. Additionally, International Master Minhaz Uddin defeated Kazi Sayif, FIDE Master Nasir Ahmed defeated M. M. Zahirul Islam, and Oitijjo Barua defeated CM Tutul Dhar. Other significant wins were recorded by CM Masum Hossain, Tashriq Saihan Shan, CM Mahtabuddin Ahmed, and FIDE Master Subrato Biswas. Draws were seen in matches involving Nasheed, WIM Wadifa Ahmed, and FM Md. Saif Uddin Lavlu.

## Sources

- BSS

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