Niaz Murshed vs Syed Mahfuzur Rahman
GM Niaz Murshed (2342) · FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman (2173)
Niaz Murshed and Syed Mahfuzur Rahman have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2003 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Murshed leads 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Murshed | Draws | Rahman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murshed with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Rahman with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Murshed | Draws | Rahman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Murshed | Draws | Rahman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Niaz Murshed | SM Rahman | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | TCh-BAN Premier |
| Dec 2019 | Niaz Murshed | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-BAN |
| Nov 2016 | Niaz Murshed | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-BAN 42nd |
| Mar 2010 | Niaz Murshed | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Dhaka Six Seasons March |
| May 2007 | Niaz Murshed | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | English Opening | 9th United Insurance |
| Apr 2007 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Niaz Murshed | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-BAN 33rd |
| Mar 2006 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Niaz Murshed | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-BAN 32nd |
| Apr 2005 | Niaz Murshed | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8th United Insurance |
| Mar 2005 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Niaz Murshed | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-BAN 31st |
| Mar 2003 | Niaz Murshed | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-BAN 29th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Niaz Murshed and Syed Mahfuzur Rahman?
In 10 recorded games, Niaz Murshed has 5 wins, Syed Mahfuzur Rahman has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Niaz Murshed and Syed Mahfuzur Rahman played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2003 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Niaz Murshed and Syed Mahfuzur Rahman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.