Tunveer Mohyuddin Gillani (born 17 February 1969) is a Pakistani chess player and FIDE Master. He is a **three-time national champion**, **Olympiad gold medalist**, and one of the most accomplished figures in the history of Pakistani chess.

Career highlights

* **National Champion**: 1991 (Lahore), 2004 (Lahore), 2006 (Rawalpindi) * **Olympiad Gold Medal**: 2006 Turin – First board performance: +6 =2 -0 (Performance Rating: 2316) * **Peak FIDE Rating**: 2405 (January 1993) * Represented Pakistan in **5 Chess Olympiads** * Played in **Asian Championships**, **Zonal events**, and the **Commonwealth Championship**

Playing style

Gillani is known for a solid and strategic style with strong preparation. He favors: * As White: Owen’s Defense, Closed Sicilian, French Defense, Ruy López * As Black: Sicilian Defense, Philidor, Modern, and Pirc Defense

Ratings

* **FIDE Standard**: 2266 (as of August 2024) * **Rapid**: 2221 * **Blitz**: 2229 * **Peak Rating**: 2405 (January 1993)

Olympiad appearances

Notable games

* Victory over **GM Rogelio Antonio Jr.** * Draws with several titled international players including GM Ghaem Maghami and GM Ahmad Al-Sayed

Media mentions

* *“Tanvir Gillani recaptures crown”* — ''Dawn'', May 30, 2004 * *“Tunveer Gillani wins gold”* — ''The News'', 2006 * *“Breaking Barriers”* – Tunveer’s international journey in chess * Featured in multiple Pakistani newspapers as a chess pioneer

References

External links

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