Rani Hamid thrives in chess at age 82

At 82, Sayeda Jasimunnessa Khatun, better known as Rani Hamid, remains one of the oldest active women players in the chess world. Her decades-long contributions to the game continue unabated. People's love for her work keeps her motivated.

Sayeda Jasimunnessa Khatun is often hard to recognize by her full name, as she has long been identified in the chess community as Rani Hamid. Now an octogenarian at 82 years old, she has dedicated decades to the sport. Rani Hamid stands out as one of the oldest active female chess players globally.

Her persistence in the field highlights the enduring passion that drives her. As the title of the article suggests, 'People’s love' remains a key motivator for Rani at this stage in her career. This affection from fans and the community underscores her lasting impact on chess in Bangladesh and beyond.

While specific recent events are not detailed, her ongoing activity serves as an inspiring example of longevity in competitive chess.

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Triumphant 15-year-old Arshiya Das from Tripura, Northeast India's first Woman International Master, holding her chess trophy after winning in Serbia.
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Arshiya Das becomes Northeast India's first Woman International Master

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Fifteen-year-old Arshiya Das from Tripura has made history by becoming the first Woman International Master from Northeast India. She achieved this by winning the 42nd Rudar IM Round Robin tournament in Serbia with a score of 6.5 out of 9. The victory secured her final WIM norm and her first Woman Grandmaster norm.

Twenty-year-old FIDE master Lala Shohradova has reclaimed the women's chess championship of Turkmenistan after three years. She dominated the major league tournament in Ashgabat, securing victory with a strong performance.

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Six-year-old Hoor Fatima from Kashmir secured first place in the under-7 category at the All Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Chess Championship. The event, held at IDPS School in Sunjwan, Jammu, on January 30, featured strong participation from across the union territory. Her victory underscores her status as a rising chess prodigy.

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Divya Persaud claimed victory at the Women’s Day Rapid Chess Tournament on March 6, 2026, at the School of the Nations. The event commemorated International Women’s Day with a series of rapid matches among female players. Tharisha Montes De Oca finished second, and Angelina Yhap took third place.

Mahammad Muradli defeated tournament favorite Shakhriyar Mamedyarov to win the Azerbaijan Chess Championship. The 22-year-old secured the title in a final-round match in Baku on February 21. This victory marks his third national championship.

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FIDE Master Syed Mahfuzur Rahman secured a solo lead with five points after the fifth round of the Manha’s Castle 28th International Chess tournament in Dhaka. The event, held at the Bangladesh Chess Federation hall room, saw competitive matches among FIDE masters and candidate masters. Earlier rounds featured shared leads among top players.

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