Syed Mahfuzur Rahman vs Shakil Abu Sufian
Syed Mahfuzur Rahman (47, FM, BAN) and Shakil Abu Sufian (46, IM, BAN) have met 25 times in classical OTB. Abu Sufian leads with 11 wins to 3, with 11 draws — a 44% draw rate. Their last meeting at Morning Glory 1st International Ratinfg Chess Club League Kushtia 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2171 and 2236, the Elo model gives Abu Sufian a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2171 vs 2236 (Δ -65)
With Syed Mahfuzur Rahman as white
33% Syed25% draw42% Shakil
With Shakil Abu Sufian as white
26% Syed21% draw54% Shakil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Syed Mahfuzur Rahman | Shakil Abu Sufian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2171 | 2236 |
| Peak rating | 2319 · Apr 2006 | 2418 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 27 | 28 |
| World rank now | #9,844 | #6,427 |
| World rank peak | #4,283 | #1,765 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,435 | 1,360 |
| Months active | 216 | 216 |
| % white wins | 63% | 59% |
| % black wins | 61% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2114 | 2227 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 310 | 119 |
Best Win
Syed Mahfuzur Rahman
Shakil Abu Sufian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Syed Mahfuzur Rahman
Shakil Abu Sufian