Razib, Rakib share lead

Defending champion GM Enamul Hossain Razib and last edition's runner-up GM Abdullah Al Rakib shared the lead at the end of the 11th round of the 43rd National A Chess Championship yesterday.

Razib beat SM Sharon while Rakib beat FM Mehdi Hasan to stay on nine points from 11 matches. GM Ziaur Rahman was in second position with eight points while FM Khandokar Aminul Islam was in third position with seven points.