Syed Mahfuzur Rahman vs Sohel Chowdhury
FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman (2173) · CM Sohel Chowdhury (2076)
Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Sohel Chowdhury have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2007 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Rahman leads 8 wins to 0, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rahman | Draws | Chowdhury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahman with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Chowdhury with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rahman | Draws | Chowdhury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rahman | Draws | Chowdhury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Sohel Chowdhury | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Leonine Chess Club Invitational Rating Chess Tournament |
| Jul 2025 | SM Rahman | Sohel Chowdhury | 1-0 | Indian Defense | GM Zia Memorial |
| Mar 2022 | Sohel Chowdhury | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | chT-BAN |
| Sep 2021 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Sohel Chowdhury | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Dhaka Sheikh Hasina Open |
| Jun 2021 | Sohel Chowdhury | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Asia zt 3.2 Online |
| Mar 2021 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Sohel Chowdhury | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-BAN Premier |
| Jan 2020 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Sohel Chowdhury | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Dhaka Gateway Academy Open |
| Nov 2019 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Sohel Chowdhury | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-BAN 45th |
| May 2019 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Sohel Chowdhury | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Dhaka Chowdhury Memorial Rating |
| Jul 2017 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Sohel Chowdhury | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Dhaka Powertec Open A |
| Dec 2016 | Sohel Chowdhury | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | BAN Walton 1st League |
| May 2008 | Sohel Chowdhury | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-BAN 34th |
| Jun 2007 | Sohel Chowdhury | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9th United Insurance |
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What is the head-to-head score between Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Sohel Chowdhury?
In 13 recorded games, Syed Mahfuzur Rahman has 8 wins, Sohel Chowdhury has 0 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Sohel Chowdhury played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jun 2007 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Sohel Chowdhury play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.