DHAKA, Feb 20, (V7N) - International Masters (IM) Mohammad Fahad Rahman and Abu Sufian Shakil advanced to the quarterfinals of the Spectrum Bangladesh National Cup Chess after winning their second-round tie-breaking matches at the Chess Federation hall-room today.

In rapid chess, IM Fahad Rahman defeated Golam Mostafa Bhuiyan 2-0, while IM Shakil drew 1-1 with Candidate Master Avik Sarker before clinching victory 2-0 in blitz chess.

Earlier, six players secured their quarterfinal berths by winning second-round matches: IM Manon Reaa Neer, FIDE Masters Tahsin Tajwar Zia, Subrota Biswas, Md Minhaz Uddin, Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, and Mohammad Javed.

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