Alexander Motylev vs Xiangzhi Bu
GM Alexander Motylev (2543) · GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661)
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
| Split | Games | Motylev | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motylev with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Bu with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Motylev | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Motylev | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Alexander Motylev | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-CHN B |
| Nov 2007 | Xiangzhi Bu | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Motylev | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Xiangzhi Bu | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Motylev | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Alexander Motylev | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Xiangzhi Bu | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2007 | Xiangzhi Bu | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Biel GM |
| Jul 2005 | Alexander Motylev | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd Sanjin Hotel Cup |
| Aug 2004 | Xiangzhi Bu | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | RUS-CHN Summit Men 2nd |
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Browse the gamesFrequently 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.