Dhaka – WFM Nazrana Khan Eva and last time runner-up WFM Sharmin Sultana Shirin share the top slot in the Walton 37th National Women’s Chess Championship securing full four points after the 4th round matches held at hall room of Bangladesh Chess Federation here on Wednesday.In the 4th round, WFM Eva beat WFM Zakia Sultana while WFM Shirin beat Jahanara Haque Runu.Besides, three players–WIM Rani Hamid, Kazi Zarin Tasnim and Jhorna Begum– followed the leaders neck and neck securing 3.5 points each.In the day’s 4th round matches, Noshin Anjum drew with WFM Tanima Parveen, WIM Rani Hamid beat Umme Taslima Protiva Talukder, Zarin beat Dilara Jahan Nupur, Jhorna beat Hamida Begum, WIM Shamima Akter beat Syeda Fahmida Malek, Farjana Hossain Annie beat Khondoker Sumaiya, Aahelee Sarker beat Thakur Zania Haque, Kiswara Shajrin Evana beat Israt Jahan Diba, Tahmina Akter Tisha beat Shanjida Shakib, Afrin Jahan Munia beat Nusrat Jahan Alo, Tanzina Akter Tani beat Wadifa Ahmed, Jannatul Ferdous beat Rumaysa Haider and Zahuratul Zannat Zisha beat Jannatul Ferdousi Ratri Lamia.The 5th round matches will be held on Thursday from 2:00 pm at the same venue.UNB news agency
