Budapest: International Master (IM) Manon Reja Neer of Bangladesh split points with Grandmaster Robert Markus of Serbia in the seventh round of the Farago Ivan Memorial Grandmasters Chess Tournament, currently being held in Budapest, Hungary. Neer's performance in this round adds half a point to his tournament tally.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Neer has now accumulated a total of 3.5 points from seven games in the competition. The tournament has been a challenging one for the Bangladeshi player, as he lost to International Master Han Yichen of the Netherlands in the sixth round. Despite this setback, Neer's draw against a seasoned Grandmaster showcases his resilience and strategic prowess in the ongoing tournament.