Shakil Abu Sufian vs Tahsin Tajwar Zia
IM Shakil Abu Sufian (2226) · FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia (2318)
Shakil Abu Sufian and Tahsin Tajwar Zia have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Sufian leads 4 wins to 0, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sufian | Draws | Zia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sufian with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Zia with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sufian | Draws | Zia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sufian | Draws | Zia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Leonine Chess Club Invitational Rating Chess Tournament |
| Nov 2025 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 1-0 | Sicilian | 3rd Leonine GM |
| Sep 2025 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-BAN 49th |
| Jul 2024 | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | Shakil Abu Sufian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 48th ch-BAN 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | Shakil Abu Sufian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BAN 48th |
| Jun 2021 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Asia zt 3.2 Online |
| Mar 2021 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | chT-BAN Premier |
| Jan 2021 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Dhaka Borsho Open |
| Oct 2020 | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | Shakil Abu Sufian | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-BAN Morning Glory Online |
| Nov 2018 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 44th ch-BAN |
| Dec 2017 | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | Shakil Abu Sufian | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT-BAN |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shakil Abu Sufian and Tahsin Tajwar Zia?
In 11 recorded games, Shakil Abu Sufian has 4 wins, Tahsin Tajwar Zia has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Shakil Abu Sufian and Tahsin Tajwar Zia played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Shakil Abu Sufian and Tahsin Tajwar Zia play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.