A total of 52 participants including 37 rated players are participating in the nine-round Swiss League basis tournament.

Meanwhile, the 25th National Women Chess Championship and the 24th National Sub-Junior (under-16 years) competition will begin from Saturday at Bangladesh Chess Federation Auditorium.

Interested women, girls and boys can enroll their name without any entry fee by December 25 at Bangla-desh Chess Federation office.