Niaz Murshed vs Ziaur Rahman
Niaz Murshed (60, GM, BAN) and Ziaur Rahman (52, GM, BAN) have met 23 times in classical OTB. Rahman leads with 10 wins to 3, with 10 draws — a 43% draw rate. Their last meeting at SAIF Powertec 48th National Chess Championship 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 2347 and 2421, the Elo model gives Rahman a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2347 vs 2421 (Δ -74)
With Niaz Murshed as white
31% Niaz26% draw43% Ziaur
With Ziaur Rahman as white
24% Niaz22% draw54% Ziaur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Niaz Murshed | Ziaur Rahman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2347 | 2421 |
| Peak rating | 2490 · Mar 2013 | 2570 · Oct 2005 |
| Peak age | 47 | 31 |
| World rank now | #2,783 | #1,380 |
| World rank peak | #735 | #225 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 999 | 1,692 |
| Months active | 216 | 216 |
| % white wins | 53% | 67% |
| % black wins | 42% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2441 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 53 | 0 |
Best Win
Niaz Murshed
Ziaur Rahman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Niaz Murshed
Ziaur Rahman