Prepare against Shakil Abu Sufian
IM · BGD · World #6,942 classical · FIDE ID 10200916
Our database contains 714 games by Shakil Abu Sufian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shakil Abu Sufian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shakil Abu Sufian before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,226 | 2,418 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,377 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,334 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 714 | 272 | 244 | 198 | 38.1% |
| As White | 353 | 167 | 111 | 75 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 361 | 105 | 133 | 123 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shakil Abu Sufian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shakil Abu Sufian's side.
First moves as White (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 338 | 95.8% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.3% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sufian usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sufian usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sufian usually continues d4 (63.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 68.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Sufian usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sufian usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Sufian usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 61.4% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 53 | 31.0% | 56.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.7% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 106 | 87.6% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Shakil Abu Sufian's chess games
All 714 games by Shakil Abu Sufian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 272 wins, 244 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 46 | 25/12/9 | 54.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 17/3/5 | 68.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 16/3/3 | 72.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 69 | 23/25/21 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 32 | 13/7/12 | 40.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 6/14/9 | 20.7% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Axel Bachmann | 2,633 | 43rd World Open | A11 |
| Jan 2011 | S. Arun Prasad | 2,513 | 3rd Chennai Open | B94 |
| May 2008 | Bin-Sattar Reefat | 2,487 | ch-BAN 34th | C11 |
| Apr 2005 | Niaz Murshed | 2,487 | 8th United Insurance | B49 |
| Sep 2020 | Vishnu Prasanna. V | 2,476 | Joytu Sheikh Hasina Online Open | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BAN | 2022 | 58 | 39 | 2,269 |
| Dhaka Open | 2024 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,299 |
| chT-BAN Premier | 2022 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,306 |
| ch-BAN 42nd | 2016 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,366 |
| ch-BAN 43rd | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 2,241 |
| ch-BAN 39th | 2013 | 13 | 5 | 2,201 |
| ch-BAN 41st | 2015 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
| ch-BAN 32nd | 2006 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,384 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Khandaker Aminul Islam (24 games) · Reja Neer Manon (16 games) · Niaz Murshed (15 games) · Sheikh Nasir Ahmed (14 games) · Syed Mahfuzur Rahman (13 games) · Bin-Sattar Reefat (12 games) · Javed Mohammad (12 games) · Rahman Mohammad Fahad (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shakil Abu Sufian's chess games?
714 games by Shakil Abu Sufian, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Shakil Abu Sufian has played.
What does Shakil Abu Sufian play on the first move as White?
Across 353 games with White in our database, Shakil Abu Sufian opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shakil Abu Sufian answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Shakil Abu Sufian play as White?
As White, Shakil Abu Sufian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 54.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (25 games, 68.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 353 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shakil Abu Sufian play as Black?
As Black, Shakil Abu Sufian most often plays: Slav Defense (69 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 20.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 361 games.
What is Shakil Abu Sufian's FIDE rating?
Shakil Abu Sufian is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Shakil Abu Sufian played?
Our database contains 714 games by Shakil Abu Sufian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 244 draws, 198 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shakil Abu Sufian?
714 games by Shakil Abu Sufian reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.