Niaz Murshed vs Shakil Abu Sufian
Niaz Murshed (60, GM, BAN) and Shakil Abu Sufian (46, IM, BAN) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Murshed leads with 9 wins to 2, with 6 draws — a 35% draw rate. Their last meeting at 49th National Chess Championship 2025 saw Murshed prevail. With current classical ratings of 2347 and 2236, the Elo model gives Murshed a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2347 vs 2236 (Δ +111)
With Niaz Murshed as white
60% Niaz19% draw21% Shakil
With Shakil Abu Sufian as white
49% Niaz23% draw28% Shakil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Niaz Murshed | Shakil Abu Sufian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2347 | 2236 |
| Peak rating | 2490 · Mar 2013 | 2418 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 47 | 28 |
| World rank now | #2,783 | #6,427 |
| World rank peak | #735 | #1,765 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 999 | 1,360 |
| Months active | 216 | 216 |
| % white wins | 53% | 59% |
| % black wins | 42% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2441 | 2227 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 53 | 119 |
Best Win
Niaz Murshed
Shakil Abu Sufian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Niaz Murshed
Shakil Abu Sufian