GM Ziaur Rahman (1974-2024) from Bangladesh dies during game

7/8/2024 – In the 12th round of the Bangladesh Championship, 50-year-old GM Ziaur Rahman suffered a heart attack after his 25th move in his game against GM Enamul Hossein. He died before he could be taken to hospital. Rahman was Bangladesh's second grandmaster after GM Niaz Murshed, and he was also a 15-time national champion and represented Bangladesh in 17 Chess Olympiads. The sudden death of the popular grandmaster and coach caused consternation throughout the chess world. FIDE published an obituary. | Photo: FIDE/Madelene Belinki | Foto: FIDE/Madelene Belinki