Fahad Beats Grandmaster Iniyan P at Berjaya Global Open Chess 2026
Fahad Rahman defeated Grandmaster Iniyan P in the sixth round in Johor. Meanwhile, fellow International Master Monon Reza Neer secured a draw against Li Bo.
The First Berjaya Global Open Chess 2026 Masters tournament is currently underway in the city of Johor, Malaysia, bringing together notable international competitors. During the sixth round of the prestigious competition, international master Mohammad Fahad Rahman delivered a remarkable performance by defeating Indian Grandmaster Iniyan P.
Playing with the white pieces, Fahad adopted the Sicilian Defence tactical approach against his formidable opponent. Through precise maneuvering and strategic play, the Bangladeshi international master successfully outplayed the Indian Grandmaster, forcing a resignation after exactly 32 moves of intense competition.
Following this impressive sixth-round victory, Mohammad Fahad Rahman has accumulated a total of 5 points across his 6 games in the tournament. This strong performance places him in a shared leading position at the top of the standings alongside two other competitors.
In another fixture during the sixth round of the tournament, international master Monon Reza Neer faced off against Chinese international master Li Bo. After a hard-fought contest, Neer managed to secure a draw against his opponent.
With this result from the sixth round, Monon Reza Neer currently holds a total of three and a half points from his 6 games played in the Malaysian tournament. Both international masters continue to represent their country in the ongoing Masters event in Johor.
