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Alexander Motylev vs Xiangzhi Bu

GM Alexander Motylev (2543) · GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661)

0
Motylev wins
7
draws
3
Bu wins
10
games

Alexander Motylev and Xiangzhi Bu have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2004 and the most recent in Jul 2019. Motylev leads 0 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesMotylevDrawsBu
Motylev with White5032
Bu with White5041

Results by time format

FormatGamesMotylevDrawsBu
Classical6042
Blitz2011
Rapid2020

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesMotylevDrawsBu
B90Sicilian: Najdorf3021
C85Ruy Lopez: Closed1010
D12Slav Defense1010
D23Queen's Pawn Game1001
D43Semi-Slav Defense1010
E32Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation1010
B78Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon1001
E36Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jul 2019Alexander MotylevXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedchT-CHN B
Nov 2007Xiangzhi BuAlexander Motylev1/2-1/2Slav DefenseFIDE World Cup
Nov 2007Alexander MotylevXiangzhi Bu0-1Sicilian: Accelerated DragonFIDE World Cup
Nov 2007Xiangzhi BuAlexander Motylev1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Classical VariationFIDE World Cup
Nov 2007Alexander MotylevXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfFIDE World Cup
Nov 2007Alexander MotylevXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfFIDE World Cup
Nov 2007Xiangzhi BuAlexander Motylev1/2-1/2Semi-Slav DefenseFIDE World Cup
Jul 2007Xiangzhi BuAlexander Motylev1-0Queen's Pawn GameBiel GM
Jul 2005Alexander MotylevXiangzhi Bu0-1Sicilian: Najdorf2nd Sanjin Hotel Cup
Aug 2004Xiangzhi BuAlexander Motylev1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Classical VariationRUS-CHN Summit Men 2nd
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Motylev and Xiangzhi Bu?

In 10 recorded games, Alexander Motylev has 0 wins, Xiangzhi Bu has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.

How many times have Alexander Motylev and Xiangzhi Bu played each other?

Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2004 to Jul 2019.

What openings do Alexander Motylev and Xiangzhi Bu play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.