Syed Mahfuzur Rahman vs Shakil Abu Sufian
FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman (2173) · IM Shakil Abu Sufian (2226)
Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Shakil Abu Sufian have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2006 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Rahman leads 1 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rahman | Draws | Sufian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahman with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Sufian with White | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rahman | Draws | Sufian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rahman | Draws | Sufian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Leonine Chess Club Invitational Rating Chess Tournament |
| Jan 2024 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Dhaka Open |
| Mar 2022 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Shakil Abu Sufian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-BAN |
| Feb 2022 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Dhaka Al Mahmud Memorial |
| Jan 2021 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | Sicilian | Dhaka Borsho Open |
| Jul 2019 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Shakil Abu Sufian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-Asia Cities |
| Nov 2017 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-BAN 43rd |
| Nov 2016 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-BAN 42nd |
| Mar 2010 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Shakil Abu Sufian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Dhaka Six Seasons March |
| Mar 2010 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Shakil Abu Sufian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Dhaka Parachute |
| Apr 2008 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Shakil Abu Sufian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-BAN 34th |
| Apr 2007 | Shakil Abu Sufian | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-BAN 33rd |
| Mar 2006 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Shakil Abu Sufian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-BAN 32nd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Shakil Abu Sufian?
In 13 recorded games, Syed Mahfuzur Rahman has 1 wins, Shakil Abu Sufian has 9 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Shakil Abu Sufian played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Mar 2006 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Shakil Abu Sufian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Dragon (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.