Richard Rapport vs Xiangzhi Bu
GM Richard Rapport (2729) · GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661)
Richard Rapport and Xiangzhi Bu have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2014 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Rapport leads 2 wins to 2, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rapport | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapport with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Bu with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rapport | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rapport | Draws | Bu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C32 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Xiangzhi Bu | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Torre Attack | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Xiangzhi Bu | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2022 | Xiangzhi Bu | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | Danzhou 13th |
| Sep 2021 | Xiangzhi Bu | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Danzhou 12th |
| May 2019 | Richard Rapport | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Xiangzhi Bu | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | English Opening | Hengshui IMSA Blitz |
| May 2019 | Richard Rapport | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Hengshui IMSA Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Richard Rapport | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Richard Rapport | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2015 | Richard Rapport | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10th WchT |
| Jul 2014 | Xiangzhi Bu | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36th Politiken Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Richard Rapport and Xiangzhi Bu?
In 11 recorded games, Richard Rapport has 2 wins, Xiangzhi Bu has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Richard Rapport and Xiangzhi Bu played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2014 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Richard Rapport and Xiangzhi Bu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.