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Fahad emerges champion in Dubai Juniors Chess

Mohammad Fahad Rahman, the chess prodigy Fide Master of Bangladesh, emerged champions in 14th Dubai Juniors Chess tournament - ‘Sheikh Maktoum Bin Hamdan Al Maktoum Cup’ held in Dubai Chess and Culture Club.

This meet is being sponsored by Mahindra Comviva, a global leader in mobility solutions and Fahad has been participating in all the international tournaments.In his crucial fixture, Fahad beat local hero Al Hosani Omran of Dubai, reports bss.Fahad earlier has also posted four straight wins in the tournament.A total of 110 players from 12 countries took part in the nine-round Swiss system tournament, which offered a total prize fund of US$10,000, with US$2,000 and the Sheikh Maktoum Bin Hamdan Al Maktoum Cup going to the champion.The top 10 winners of the tournament received cash prizes, along with the best Emirati and Dubai chess club players.