Krishnan Sasikiran vs Xiangzhi Bu
GM Krishnan Sasikiran (2546) · GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661)
Krishnan Sasikiran and Xiangzhi Bu have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2005 and the most recent in Jul 2015. Sasikiran leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sasikiran | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasikiran with White | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Bu with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sasikiran | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sasikiran | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E32 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Xiangzhi Bu | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 6th Danzhou |
| Apr 2015 | Xiangzhi Bu | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 10th WchT |
| Apr 2014 | Xiangzhi Bu | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1-0 | English Opening | 13th Asian Continental Open |
| May 2011 | Xiangzhi Bu | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-Asia |
| Nov 2010 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 16th Asia rap |
| Oct 2007 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 2nd Asian Indoor Games |
| Dec 2006 | Xiangzhi Bu | Krishnan Sasikiran | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15th Asia Classical |
| Mar 2005 | Xiangzhi Bu | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Dos Hermanas Internet f 6th |
| Mar 2005 | Xiangzhi Bu | Krishnan Sasikiran | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Dos Hermanas Internet f 6th |
| Mar 2005 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Dos Hermanas Internet f 6th |
| Feb 2005 | Krishnan Sasikiran | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Krishnan Sasikiran and Xiangzhi Bu?
In 11 recorded games, Krishnan Sasikiran has 1 wins, Xiangzhi Bu has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Krishnan Sasikiran and Xiangzhi Bu played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2005 to Jul 2015.
What openings do Krishnan Sasikiran and Xiangzhi Bu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.