Shakil Abu Sufian vs Mehdi Hasan Parag
Shakil Abu Sufian (46, IM, BAN) and Mehdi Hasan Parag (41, FM, BAN) have met 41 times in classical OTB. Abu Sufian leads with 17 wins to 6, with 18 draws — a 44% draw rate. Their last meeting at Pawn Power Round Robin Chess Tournament 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2236 and 2155, the Elo model gives Abu Sufian a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2236 vs 2155 (Δ +81)
With Shakil Abu Sufian as white
56% Shakil20% draw24% Mehdi
With Mehdi Hasan Parag as white
45% Shakil24% draw32% Mehdi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shakil Abu Sufian | Mehdi Hasan Parag | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2236 | 2155 |
| Peak rating | 2418 · Jul 2008 | 2355 · Oct 2015 |
| Peak age | 28 | 30 |
| World rank now | #6,427 | #10,909 |
| World rank peak | #1,765 | #3,236 |
| Federation rank now | #10 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,360 | 1,520 |
| Months active | 216 | 216 |
| % white wins | 59% | 61% |
| % black wins | 45% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2227 | 2145 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 119 | 71 |
Best Win
Shakil Abu Sufian
Mehdi Hasan Parag
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (52)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shakil Abu Sufian
Mehdi Hasan Parag