Nikita Vitiugov vs Xiangzhi Bu
GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666) · GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661)
Nikita Vitiugov and Xiangzhi Bu have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2009 and the most recent in Sep 2021. Vitiugov leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitiugov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Bu with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Xiangzhi Bu | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Danzhou 12th |
| Dec 2016 | Xiangzhi Bu | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2015 | Xiangzhi Bu | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9th CHN-RUS Summit |
| Aug 2010 | Nikita Vitiugov | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Xiangzhi Bu | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Nikita Vitiugov | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Xiangzhi Bu | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Xiangzhi Bu | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th |
| Aug 2009 | Xiangzhi Bu | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Xiangzhi Bu | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Vitiugov and Xiangzhi Bu?
In 13 recorded games, Nikita Vitiugov has 3 wins, Xiangzhi Bu has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Nikita Vitiugov and Xiangzhi Bu played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 2009 to Sep 2021.
What openings do Nikita Vitiugov and Xiangzhi Bu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Attack (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.