Ziaur Rahman vs Shakil Abu Sufian
Ziaur Rahman (52, GM, BAN) and Shakil Abu Sufian (46, IM, BAN) have met 37 times in classical OTB. Rahman leads with 24 wins to 3, with 10 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at SAIF Powertec 48th National Chess Championship 2024 saw Rahman prevail. With current classical ratings of 2421 and 2236, the Elo model gives Rahman a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2421 vs 2236 (Δ +185)
With Ziaur Rahman as white
70% Ziaur16% draw14% Shakil
With Shakil Abu Sufian as white
61% Ziaur19% draw20% Shakil
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ziaur Rahman | Shakil Abu Sufian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2421 | 2236 |
| Peak rating | 2570 · Oct 2005 | 2418 · Jul 2008 |
| Peak age | 31 | 28 |
| World rank now | #1,380 | #6,427 |
| World rank peak | #225 | #1,765 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,692 | 1,360 |
| Months active | 216 | 216 |
| % white wins | 67% | 59% |
| % black wins | 56% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2227 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 119 |
Best Win
Ziaur Rahman
Shakil Abu Sufian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (41)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ziaur Rahman
Shakil Abu Sufian