Grandmaster Niaz Murshed became unbeaten champion in the 49th National Chess Championship with 10.5 points after beating FM Subroto Biswas in the final and 13th round, held at Level 4 of Youth Tower in Shewrapara, Dhaka yesterday.

Fahad's latest opponent had defeated reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen in 2022.

Fahad currently shares the third place alongside 13 players in the competition.