Tunveer Mohyuddin Gillani (born 17 February 1969) is a Pakistani chess player and FIDE Master (FM). He is a multiple-time national champion and has represented Pakistan in numerous international chess events including Chess Olympiads, Asian Championships, and Zonal tournaments. He is one of the most prominent figures in Pakistan’s chess history.
Tunveer Mohyuddin Gillani was born in Lahore, Pakistan. He developed a keen interest in chess from a young age and went on to become one of the country’s leading chess players.
Individual gold medalist at the 37th Chess Olympiad (2006)
Silver medal at the Asian Team Chess Championship (year unconfirmed)
Playing style
Gillani is known for his versatile opening repertoire:
As White: Owen’s Defense, Closed Sicilian, French Defense, Ruy López
As Black: Sicilian Defense, Philidor Defense, Modern Defense, Pirc Defense
Notable games
Gillani has played notable games against players like Faisal Khairallah and CHARLEE Porthor. His style is marked by positional depth and tactical awareness.
Tunveer Mohyuddin Gillani three times won Pakistani Chess Championship: in 1991, 2004, and 2006.[1] In 2009, in New Delhi he participated in World Chess Championship Asian Zonal 3.2 Tournament and ranked 8th.[2]
Tunveer Mohyuddin Gillani played for Pakistan in the Chess Olympiads:[3]
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