Niaz Murshed
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Niaz Murshed | |
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Country | Bangladesh |
Born | Dhaka, East Pakistan | May 13, 1966
Title | Grandmaster (1987) |
Peak rating | 2525 (July 1993)[1] |
Niaz Murshed (
Early life
Murshed was born in
Career
Domestic chess
As a nine-year-old, Murshed entered the preliminary rounds of the national chess championship. Although he failed to qualify, he left a lasting impression on all present. By the age of 12, he was considered [by whom?] one of the top players in Bangladesh. In 1978, he finished first in the national championship with two others, but ultimately placed third on a tie-breaker. He went on to win the next four national championships in 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982.[4]
He became the national champion again after 30 years in 2012.
International chess
In 1979, Murshed played in his first international competition at
Murshed earned his first
Upon earning his bachelor's degree in economics, Murshed returned to chess. However, his playing declined when he found it hard to adapt to the new generation of information driven chess. Nonetheless, he still found success from time to time in the international scene: first in the Goodrich, India (1991), second in the GM Tournament, Cebu, Philippines (1992), third in the Doha Chess Festival, Qatar (1993), T-1st place with two other contestants in the zonal tournament (1993), and finally, T-2nd place in the Commonwealth Chess Championship in 2004.
In November 2009 he tied for 3rd–8th with
Chess teams
He played for Bangladesh in the Chess Olympiads of 1984, 1990, 1994, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2012 and 2014.[6]
Education
After earning his Grand Master title, Murshed went to the University of Pennsylvania to study economics. He played in only a handful chess tournaments during this time, but earned his bachelor's degree.
Style of play
Murshed plays primarily positional chess. He builds up small advantages, ultimately leading to a victory.
References
- Chessbase. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ Iraj, S. (2017-10-12). "Let's Play Chess". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ^ "Niaz Murshed - chess player". gambiter.com. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
- ^ "Campeonato Bangladesh ajedrez". Retrieved 2012-11-29.
- ^ "Tournament report November 2009: The Ravana Challenge". World Chess Federation. Retrieved 28 May 2010.
- ^ "OlimpBase Men's Chess Olympiads:Niaz Murshed". Retrieved 2012-11-29.
External links
- Niaz Murshed rating card at FIDE
- Niaz Murshed player profile and games at Chessgames.com