BRAC University became champion in the DIU Inter-University Online Chess Tournament hosted by Daffodil International University (DIU) and collaborated by Bangladesh Chess Arena (BCA). The tournament was held on lichess.org platform in 3+2 arena system within a timeframe of one and a half hours on 16-17 October 2020. BRAC University gained a total of 123 points to hit the top of the list. National University earned 102 points and Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology 87 points to occupy the second and third positions respectively.  Abu Sufian Shakil, International Master and President of the Association of Chess Players Bangladesh (ACPB) addressed the online inaugural ceremony as chief guest.

Anata Choudhury, a student of the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of BRAC University became the best player of the tournament. He individually collected 61 points. Collecting 20 points, Umme Taslima Protiva Talukder from National University became the best female player of the tournament. Jahid Hasan became the best player from Daffodil International University. He also collected 20 points.

A total of 13 universities from all over Bangladesh took part in the tournament. The universities are Dhaka University, Jahangirnagar University, Chittagong University, Barishal University, BRAC University, National University, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University, Combined Medical Colleges, and Daffodil International University. Each university sent one team consisting of five players including a female.

Caption: DIU Inter-University Online Chess Tournament best player  Anata Choudhury of BRAC University, best female player Umme Taslima Protiva Talukder from National University and best DIU player Jahid Hasan are seen in the picture.