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Magnus Carlsen vs Xiangzhi Bu

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661)

6
Carlsen wins
3
draws
3
Bu wins
12
games

Magnus Carlsen and Xiangzhi Bu have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Carlsen leads 6 wins to 3, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsBu
Carlsen with White7403
Bu with White5230

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsBu
Classical7232
Blitz4400
Rapid1001

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsBu
C42Petrov's Defense2200
A28English Opening: Reverse Sicilian1001
A39English Opening: Symmetrical1010
B90Sicilian: Najdorf1001
C55Bishop's Opening1001
D12Slav Defense1010
D19Slav Defense1100
D45Slav Defense1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2025Xiangzhi BuMagnus Carlsen0-1Queen's Indian DefenseWorld Blitz 2025
May 2020Xiangzhi BuMagnus Carlsen0-1Slav DefenseFIDE Steinitz Memorial
May 2020Magnus CarlsenXiangzhi Bu1-0Petrov's DefenseFIDE Steinitz Memorial
Dec 2017Magnus CarlsenXiangzhi Bu0-1English Opening: Reverse SicilianWch Rapid
Sep 2017Xiangzhi BuMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Slav DefenseFIDE World Cup
Sep 2017Magnus CarlsenXiangzhi Bu0-1Bishop's OpeningFIDE World Cup
Dec 2016Magnus CarlsenXiangzhi Bu1-0Petrov's DefenseWch Blitz
Oct 2008Magnus CarlsenXiangzhi Bu1-0Slav DefenseCap d'Agde CCAS Trophee KO
Oct 2008Xiangzhi BuMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2English Opening: SymmetricalCap d'Agde CCAS Trophee KO
Oct 2007Xiangzhi BuMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Slav DefenseWorld Cup Blindfold
Oct 2007Magnus CarlsenXiangzhi Bu0-1Sicilian: NajdorfWorld Cup Blindfold
Jul 2007Magnus CarlsenXiangzhi Bu1-0Slav DefenseBiel GM
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Xiangzhi Bu?

In 12 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 6 wins, Xiangzhi Bu has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.

How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Xiangzhi Bu played each other?

Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2007 to Dec 2025.

What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Xiangzhi Bu play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.