Zia takes solo lead

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GM Ziaur Rahman of Biman took solo lead in the Berger Six Seasons Grandmasters Chess Tournament with full two points after the second round matches at the Tulip Lounge of Uttara Club in the city Monday, reports UNB.
FM Minhazuddin Ahmed Sagar of Destiny 2000 and FM Sayantan Das of India jointly followed the leader securing 1.5 points each.
In the day's second round matches, Zia beat teammate GM Niaz Murshed, Sagar drew with FM Abu Sufian Shakil of Biman, Sayantan drew with FM Mehdi Hasan Parag of Destiny 2000, IM Sahaj Grover beat FM Yee Soon Wei of Brunei and GM Vakhidov Tair of Uzbekistan drew with Bitan Banerjee of India.
The third round matches start today (Tuesday) at 10:30 am at the same venue.