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Xiangzhi Bu vs Chao b Li

GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661) · GM Chao b Li (2625)

3
Bu wins
22
draws
7
Li wins
32
games

Xiangzhi Bu and Chao b Li have played 32 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2008 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Bu leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 22 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesBuDrawsLi
Bu with White141103
Li with White182124

Results by time format

FormatGamesBuDrawsLi
Classical273204
Rapid3021
Blitz2002

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesBuDrawsLi
C42Petrov's Defense3120
A16English Opening2011
A29English Opening: Reverse Sicilian2020
C48Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation2020
B01Scandinavian Defense: Main Line1001
B51Sicilian: Rossolimo1001
A63Catalan1001
C01Petrov's Defense1010

Most recent 30 of 32 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Apr 2026Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedCHN Team Men 2026
Sep 2025Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation15th Nat PRC RR Teams
Jun 2025Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation15th Nat Games Tm Prelim
Jun 2024Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Petrov's DefensechT-CHN Div-A
Feb 2023Xiangzhi BuChao b Li1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefensechT-CHN
Dec 2022Xiangzhi BuChao b Li0-1English OpeningYinzhou Cup
Dec 2022Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1-0Petrov's DefenseYinzhou Cup
Sep 2022Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefensechT-CHN Div-A Rapid
Sep 2022Xiangzhi BuChao b Li1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit AcceptedchT-CHN Div-A
Nov 2018Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianchT-CHN
Jun 2018Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseNingbo Yinzhou Cup
Jun 2018Xiangzhi BuChao b Li1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefenseNingbo Yinzhou Cup
Aug 2017Xiangzhi BuChao b Li0-1Indian DefenseHuocheng Xinjiang rapid
Dec 2016Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Slav DefenseWch Rapid
Aug 2016Xiangzhi BuChao b Li1/2-1/2Queen's Pawn GameCHN Team
Aug 2015Xiangzhi BuChao b Li1/2-1/2English Opening: SymmetricalChina Mind Team 3rd
Apr 2013Xiangzhi BuChao b Li1/2-1/2English Openingch-CHN
Sep 2012Xiangzhi BuChao b Li1/2-1/2English OpeningchT-CHN
Apr 2012Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Slav DefensechT-CHN
Oct 2011Xiangzhi BuChao b Li0-1King's Indian Defense1st Qinhuangdao Open
Aug 2011Xiangzhi BuChao b Li1/2-1/2English OpeningchT-CHN
Jun 2011Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1-0Sicilian: Rossolimo1st Shenzhen Celebrity
May 2011Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu0-1Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch VariationDanzhou 2nd
Apr 2011Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1-0CatalanchT-CHN
Apr 2011Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Slav Defensech-CHN
Mar 2011Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseTainjin zt 3.5
Jul 2010Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1/2-1/2Philidor6th chT-CHN
Jun 2010Xiangzhi BuChao b Li1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianDanzhou 1st
May 2010Xiangzhi BuChao b Li1/2-1/2English Openingch-CHN
Sep 2009Chao b LiXiangzhi Bu1-0Scandinavian Defense: Main LineMaotai Prince Cup Kings
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Xiangzhi Bu and Chao b Li?

In 32 recorded games, Xiangzhi Bu has 3 wins, Chao b Li has 7 wins, and they have drawn 22 times.

How many times have Xiangzhi Bu and Chao b Li played each other?

Our database records 32 games between them, from Mar 2008 to Apr 2026.

What openings do Xiangzhi Bu and Chao b Li play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.