Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Xiangzhi Bu
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Xiangzhi Bu have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2001 and the most recent in Oct 2008. Kosteniuk leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Bu with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Cap d'Agde CCAS Gp A |
| Feb 2006 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Sep 2001 | Xiangzhi Bu | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Juniors 1st |
| Sep 2001 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | CHN-RUS Summit Juniors 1st |
| May 2001 | Xiangzhi Bu | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 3rd Lausanne YM |
| May 2001 | Xiangzhi Bu | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 3rd Lausanne YM |
| May 2001 | Xiangzhi Bu | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 3rd Lausanne YM |
| May 2001 | Xiangzhi Bu | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 3rd Lausanne YM |
| May 2001 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 3rd Lausanne YM |
| May 2001 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Sicilian | 3rd Lausanne YM |
| May 2001 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Sicilian | 3rd Lausanne YM |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Xiangzhi Bu?
In 11 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 2 wins, Xiangzhi Bu has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Xiangzhi Bu played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2001 to Oct 2008.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Xiangzhi Bu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.