Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Xiangzhi Bu
GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2713) · GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661)
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Xiangzhi Bu have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Vachier-Lagrave leads 2 wins to 2, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachier-Lagrave with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Bu with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vachier-Lagrave | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2022 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Danzhou 13th |
| Dec 2016 | Xiangzhi Bu | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0-1 | English Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2011 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Xiangzhi Bu | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Xiangzhi Bu | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2011 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2008 | Xiangzhi Bu | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Olympiad-38 |
| Oct 2008 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Cap d'Agde CCAS Gp A |
| Jan 2007 | Xiangzhi Bu | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 1-0 | English Opening | Corus B |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Xiangzhi Bu?
In 11 recorded games, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has 2 wins, Xiangzhi Bu has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Xiangzhi Bu played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2007 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 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 (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.