Niaz Murshed vs Shakil Abu Sufian
GM Niaz Murshed (2342) · IM Shakil Abu Sufian (2226)
Niaz Murshed and Shakil Abu Sufian have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2005 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Murshed leads 7 wins to 3, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Murshed | Draws | Sufian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murshed with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Sufian with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Murshed | Draws | Sufian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Murshed | Draws | Sufian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Niaz Murshed | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-BAN 49th |
| Jun 2024 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Niaz Murshed | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-BAN 48th |
| Dec 2022 | Niaz Murshed | Shakil Abu Sufian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-BAN Premier |
| Mar 2022 | Niaz Murshed | Shakil Abu Sufian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-BAN |
| Nov 2016 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Niaz Murshed | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-BAN 42nd |
| Nov 2015 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Niaz Murshed | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-BAN 41st |
| Feb 2015 | Niaz Murshed | Shakil Abu Sufian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chittagong CJKS |
| Oct 2013 | Niaz Murshed | Shakil Abu Sufian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-BAN 39th |
| Nov 2012 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Niaz Murshed | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-BAN 38th |
| Oct 2010 | Niaz Murshed | Shakil Abu Sufian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Dhaka Six Seasons |
| May 2010 | Niaz Murshed | Shakil Abu Sufian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-Commonwealth |
| Mar 2010 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Niaz Murshed | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Dhaka Six Seasons March |
| Apr 2007 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Niaz Murshed | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-BAN 33rd |
| Mar 2006 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Niaz Murshed | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-BAN 32nd |
| Apr 2005 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Niaz Murshed | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8th United Insurance |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Niaz Murshed and Shakil Abu Sufian?
In 15 recorded games, Niaz Murshed has 7 wins, Shakil Abu Sufian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Niaz Murshed and Shakil Abu Sufian played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Apr 2005 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Niaz Murshed and Shakil Abu Sufian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.