Dhaka: The BCF Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament, organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation (BCF), is set to commence at the BCF hall room tomorrow (Sunday). An inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place before the tournament begins, with Md. Salim Fakir, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, expected to officiate as the chief guest.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, more than 150 players will participate in the event. Notable participants include International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman, International Master Md. Minhaj Uddin, International Master Abu Sufian Shakil, International Woman Master Rani Hamid, FIDE Master Sakline Mostafa Sajid, FIDE Master Tahsin Tajwar Zia, FIDE Master Subrota Biswas, FIDE Master Mohammad Javed, and FIDE Master Syed Mahfuzur Rahman.
The tournament will follow a nine-round Swiss-league system. A total cash prize of Taka two lakh will be awarded to the winners.