Bangladesh Grandmaster Abdullah Al Rakib lost to GM Abhijit Kunte of India and GM Ziaur Rahman drew with Indian IM Diptayan Ghosh, but the duo still remained at the top of the 19th International Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament along with 10 players. They have three points each after the end of the 4th round.
GM Enamul Hossain Razib earned two points. FM Sk Nasir Ahmed and FM Kh. Aminul Islam have half point each. Razib lost to Abhishek Kelkar of India, Nasir lost to Puranik Abhimanyu of India and Amin lost to WGM Padmini Rout of India in the 4th round.