Peter Svidler vs Xiangzhi Bu
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661)
Peter Svidler and Xiangzhi Bu have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2004 and the most recent in May 2020. Svidler leads 6 wins to 0, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Bu with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Peter Svidler | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | FIDE Steinitz Memorial |
| May 2020 | Xiangzhi Bu | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE Steinitz Memorial |
| Sep 2017 | Peter Svidler | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Xiangzhi Bu | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Xiangzhi Bu | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Peter Svidler | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2015 | Peter Svidler | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9th CHN-RUS Summit |
| Oct 2010 | Xiangzhi Bu | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Olympiad-39 |
| Dec 2008 | Peter Svidler | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 1st Nanjing Pearl Spring |
| Dec 2008 | Xiangzhi Bu | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 1st Nanjing Pearl Spring |
| Sep 2008 | Peter Svidler | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | CHN-RUS Summit Men 5th |
| Feb 2007 | Peter Svidler | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 2006-07 |
| Nov 2005 | Xiangzhi Bu | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | 6th World Team Championship |
| Dec 2004 | Peter Svidler | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Petrosian Memorial Internet |
| Dec 2004 | Xiangzhi Bu | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Petrosian Memorial Internet |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Xiangzhi Bu?
In 15 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 6 wins, Xiangzhi Bu has 0 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Xiangzhi Bu played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2004 to May 2020.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Xiangzhi Bu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Bishop's Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.