Prepare against Syed Mahfuzur Rahman
FM · BGD · World #9,811 classical · FIDE ID 10200738
Our database contains 710 games by Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Syed Mahfuzur Rahman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Syed Mahfuzur Rahman 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 | 2,173 | 2,319 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,135 | 2,300 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,289 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 710 | 271 | 148 | 291 | 38.2% |
| As White | 358 | 146 | 79 | 133 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 352 | 125 | 69 | 158 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Syed Mahfuzur Rahman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Syed Mahfuzur Rahman's side.
First moves as White (355 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 233 | 65.6% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 112 | 31.5% | 50.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Rahman usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Rahman usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Rahman usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rahman usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rahman usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rahman usually continues d4 (18.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 139 | 75.1% | 47.8% |
| d6 | 10 | 5.4% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 5.4% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 4.9% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 4.3% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 86 | 79.6% | 51.7% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 16.7% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Syed Mahfuzur Rahman's chess games
All 710 games by Syed Mahfuzur Rahman 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: 271 wins, 148 draws, 291 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 43 | 19/14/10 | 44.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 53 | 20/14/19 | 37.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 44 | 20/10/14 | 45.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/4/13 | 37.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Bin-Sattar Reefat | 2,479 | ch-BAN 33rd | B01 |
| Mar 2010 | Dibyendu Barua | 2,479 | Dhaka Six Seasons March | A95 |
| Mar 2006 | Niaz Murshed | 2,460 | ch-BAN 32nd | B06 |
| Aug 2001 | Imad Hakki | 2,428 | ch-Asia | B59 |
| Aug 2001 | Elshan Moradiabadi | 2,404 | ch-Asia | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 61 | 17 | 1,951 |
| chT-BAN | 2022 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,255 |
| Dhaka Walton Open | 2024 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,135 |
| BAN Walton 1st League | 2018 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,187 |
| Asia zt 3.2 | 2023 | 18 | 11 | 2,237 |
| chT-BAN Premier | 2022 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,174 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 14 | 1 | 1,724 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2025 | 13 | 7 | 2,097 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Khandaker Aminul Islam (19 games) · Reja Neer Manon (15 games) · Tahsin Tajwar Zia (15 games) · Sohel Chowdhury (13 games) · Shakil Abu Sufian (13 games) · Niaz Murshed (10 games) · Bin-Sattar Reefat (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Syed Mahfuzur Rahman's chess games?
710 games by Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, 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 Syed Mahfuzur Rahman has played.
What does Syed Mahfuzur Rahman play on the first move as White?
Across 355 games with White in our database, Syed Mahfuzur Rahman opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Syed Mahfuzur Rahman answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Syed Mahfuzur Rahman play as White?
As White, Syed Mahfuzur Rahman's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (43 games, 44.2% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (27 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 358 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Syed Mahfuzur Rahman play as Black?
As Black, Syed Mahfuzur Rahman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (53 games, 37.7% win rate); Slav Defense (44 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 352 games.
What is Syed Mahfuzur Rahman's FIDE rating?
Syed Mahfuzur Rahman is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,135 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Syed Mahfuzur Rahman played?
Our database contains 710 games by Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 271 wins, 148 draws, 291 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Syed Mahfuzur Rahman?
710 games by Syed Mahfuzur Rahman 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.