Grandmaster Ziaur Rahman won his first round matches in the 15th Dubai Open Chess Championship held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday last.
In the first round matches, Zia won against Faranka Khaled of Lebanon.
A total of 194 players, including 38 Grandmasters, 6 Women Grandmasters, 26 International Master and 6 Women International Master, are participating in the Asian biggest chess event.
-With New Age input
