Int\'l Rating Chess begins today

The Saif Powertec A and B Category second International Rating Chess tournament will begin today (Saturday) at the Bangladesh Chess Federation (BCF) hall room, reports BSS.

The category A event is open for all 2000 or above rated chess players while category B is open for all below 2000 rated and unrated chess players.

Both categories' events will be held in nine -round Swiss-League system and cash prize will be given of Taka 5,000,00 -- Taka 3,50,000 for A category and Taka 1,50,000 for B category event.