Syed Mahfuzur Rahman vs Tahsin Tajwar Zia
FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman (2173) · FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia (2318)
Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Tahsin Tajwar Zia have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Rahman leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rahman | Draws | Zia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahman with White | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Zia with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rahman | Draws | Zia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rahman | Draws | Zia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Leonine Chess Club Invitational Rating Chess Tournament |
| Mar 2025 | SM Rahman | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Asian Zonal zt 3.2 |
| Jan 2024 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Dhaka Open |
| Jan 2024 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Dhaka Walton Open |
| Oct 2022 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 47th chB-BAN |
| Jul 2022 | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | 2nd Dhaka Chowdhury Memorial Open A |
| Jun 2021 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Dhaka Walton Open |
| Jun 2021 | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Asia zt 3.2 Online |
| Apr 2021 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9th BAN Games Blitz |
| Mar 2021 | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chT-BAN Premier |
| Sep 2020 | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Joytu Sheikh Hasina Online Open |
| Dec 2019 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-BAN |
| Mar 2019 | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Asia zt 3.2 |
| Nov 2018 | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 1-0 | London System | 44th ch-BAN |
| Dec 2016 | Tahsin Tajwar Zia | Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | 0-1 | London System | BAN Walton 1st League |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Tahsin Tajwar Zia?
In 15 recorded games, Syed Mahfuzur Rahman has 2 wins, Tahsin Tajwar Zia has 9 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Tahsin Tajwar Zia played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Syed Mahfuzur Rahman and Tahsin Tajwar Zia play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.