Pengxiang Zhang vs Xiangzhi Bu
GM Pengxiang Zhang (2557) · GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661)
Pengxiang Zhang and Xiangzhi Bu have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2001 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Zhang leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhang | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Bu with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhang | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhang | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Pengxiang Zhang | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 15th Nat PRC KO Teams |
| Sep 2025 | Pengxiang Zhang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 15th Nat PRC KO Teams |
| Sep 2025 | Xiangzhi Bu | Pengxiang Zhang | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 15th Nat PRC KO Teams |
| Sep 2025 | Xiangzhi Bu | Pengxiang Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 15th Nat PRC RR Teams |
| Jun 2025 | Pengxiang Zhang | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 15th Nat Games Tm Prelim |
| Sep 2009 | Pengxiang Zhang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Maotai Prince Cup Kings |
| May 2009 | Pengxiang Zhang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN |
| Oct 2008 | Xiangzhi Bu | Pengxiang Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN Torch Real Estate Cup |
| May 2007 | Xiangzhi Bu | Pengxiang Zhang | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Shandong zt 3.5 |
| Jul 2006 | Pengxiang Zhang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-CHN |
| Jul 2005 | Xiangzhi Bu | Pengxiang Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd Sanjin Hotel Cup |
| Apr 2005 | Xiangzhi Bu | Pengxiang Zhang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 7th Dubai Open |
| Jul 2003 | Pengxiang Zhang | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Yongchuan zt 3.3 |
| Mar 2001 | Xiangzhi Bu | Pengxiang Zhang | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pengxiang Zhang and Xiangzhi Bu?
In 14 recorded games, Pengxiang Zhang has 1 wins, Xiangzhi Bu has 6 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Pengxiang Zhang and Xiangzhi Bu played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Mar 2001 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Pengxiang Zhang and Xiangzhi Bu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.