Fifteen-time Bangladesh Chess Champion GM Ziaur Rahman has handed away at present after struggling a stroke throughout his Twelfth-round sport on the nationwide chess championship, the Bangladesh Chess Federation has confirmed.
The 50-year-old had a close-to-winning place towards fellow GM Enamul Hossain within the Bangladesh Chess Championship within the capital Dhaka at present, when the sport was interrupted on transfer 25.
Native media reported that Rahman fell to the bottom, and pictures circulating on social media present individuals making an attempt to assist him up. He was rushed to hospital, however finally declared useless at round 7 p.m. native time, in keeping with native media.
“Gamers and officers current within the corridor room took him to the hospital rapidly after he collapsed. Upon reaching there, docs mentioned he had already died,” Bangladesh Chess Federation Common Secretary Shahab Uddin Shamim advised AFP.
Rahman was on an undefeated 8/11 behind FM Reja Neer Manon within the occasion, with a good chance to take his sixteenth title. On the time of writing, the results of the sport towards Hossain has not been up to date.
“It was my transfer. So, when he was falling down, I believed he was leaning down to select up a water bottle. However then he collapsed, and we rushed him to the hospital. His son was taking part in on the subsequent desk,” Hossain advised AFP, including that it took them just a few seconds to understand that Rahman had suffered a large stroke.
A horrible loss to the chess group and to humanity. He was such a pleasant particular person. So younger, so surprising 😢😭 https://t.co/U4DyBfJdKn
— Srinath Narayanan (@srinathchess) July 5, 2024
Rahman is Bangladesh’s most embellished chess participant and earned his IM title in 1993 and his GM title in 2002. He competed 17 occasions for Bangladesh within the Chess Olympiad (as soon as on-line), drawing a 2786-rated GM Magnus Carlsen with White in 2008.
His peak ranking is 2570 from October 2005. Rahman has additionally gained quite a few open tournaments in Asia through the years.
In a message of condolence, Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin expressed “profound shock and sorrow,” terming the dying of Rahman “an irreparable loss to sports activities.” He mentioned Rahman’s contribution to the event of chess within the nation will probably be remembered ceaselessly.
The chess group is mourning his passing. Indian GM Surya Shekar Ganguly referred to as Rahman “a tremendous human being”.
This was the primary time I met GM Ziaur Rahman. A tremendous human being, with stuffed with optimistic vibes. Zia Bhai gave me so many helpful ideas all through my profession. It’s deeply stunning to listen to his demise. I’ll ceaselessly cherish all our stunning recollections. Relaxation in Peace Zia Bhai 🙏 pic.twitter.com/lrFLU6yp9h
— Surya Sekhar Ganguly (@suryachess64) July 5, 2024
Condolences additionally got here from FIDE CEO GM Emil Sutovsky.
Tragic information about passing of GM Ziaur Rahman. Strongest Bangladeshi participant for many years, he was simply 50, and information are simply stunning. His smile and gentle manners made Ziaur in style East&West – he wasn’t only a good particular person – however an excellent participant (2570 at his finest). He will probably be missed. pic.twitter.com/l48opSoJMG
— Emilchess (@EmilSutovsky) July 5, 2024
Rahman leaves behind his spouse, and his son FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia, who was additionally taking part in within the nationwide championship in Dhaka. In 2022, the duo made historical past by changing into the first-ever father and son to compete on the identical staff in a Chess Olympiad.
