In the 9th round matches of the Elegant Invitational FIDE Rating Chess tournament held at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room on Friday, FM Manan Reja Neer of the Bangladesh Navy secured a solo lead in the points table with eight points.

Following closely behind the leader is IM Abu Sufian Shakil with seven points, while CM Sakline Mostafa Sajid of the Bangladesh Police holds the third position with six points.

In the day's matches, FM Manan Reja Neer emerged victorious against WFM Noshin Anjum, IM Abu Safian Shakil defeated FM Mehdi Hasan Parag, CM Sakline Mostafa Sajid overcame FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, and FM Nayem Haque triumphed over FM Md Taibur Rahman.