Dhaka, March 19 -- International Master Manon Reja Neer of Bangladesh became champion in the Asian Zonal Chess 3.2 Competition on Tuesday at Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. Neer will play in the next World Chess Olympiad for Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, Wadifa Ahmed of Bangladesh became champions of the Women's Category on the same day. She settled for a draw with her compatriot Rani Hamid in the last round.
Neer made a draw with Sri Lankan chess player Dilshan in the last round, while International Master Fahad Rahman beat FIDE Master Emon in the last round. Neer emerged the champion with seven points.
Neer is a promising chess player. Last year he earned the International Master title. He bagged the International Master title earlier...