Ziaur Rahman vs Mehdi Hasan Parag
Ziaur Rahman (52, GM, BAN) and Mehdi Hasan Parag (41, FM, BAN) have met 27 times in classical OTB. Rahman leads with 18 wins to 2, with 7 draws — a 26% draw rate. Their last meeting at WALTON International Rating Chess Tournament-2023 saw Rahman prevail. With current classical ratings of 2421 and 2155, the Elo model gives Rahman a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2421 vs 2155 (Δ +266)
With Ziaur Rahman as white
78% Ziaur13% draw9% Mehdi
With Mehdi Hasan Parag as white
71% Ziaur16% draw13% Mehdi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ziaur Rahman | Mehdi Hasan Parag | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2421 | 2155 |
| Peak rating | 2570 · Oct 2005 | 2355 · Oct 2015 |
| Peak age | 31 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,380 | #10,909 |
| World rank peak | #225 | #3,236 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #17 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,692 | 1,520 |
| Months active | 216 | 216 |
| % white wins | 67% | 61% |
| % black wins | 56% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2145 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 71 |
Best Win
Ziaur Rahman
Mehdi Hasan Parag
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ziaur Rahman
Mehdi Hasan Parag