Xiangzhi Bu vs Hao Wang
GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661) · GM Hao Wang (2684)
Xiangzhi Bu and Hao Wang have played 35 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2005 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Bu leads 8 wins to 7, with 20 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bu | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bu with White | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| Wang with White | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bu | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 23 | 4 | 16 | 3 |
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bu | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 35 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Jul 2025 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Jun 2023 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| Jun 2023 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| Jun 2023 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| Jun 2023 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| Dec 2019 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Ningbo Yinzhou Cup |
| Dec 2019 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Ningbo Yinzhou Cup |
| Oct 2019 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Italian Game | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Jun 2019 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| May 2019 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Hengshui IMSA Rapid |
| Jun 2018 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2017 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | chT-CHN |
| May 2017 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16th Asian Continental Open |
| Mar 2017 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open |
| Jul 2016 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 7th Danzhou |
| Dec 2015 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | chT-CHN |
| Nov 2015 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Shenzhen Celebrity 5th |
| Nov 2014 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4th Shenzhen Celebrity |
| Jul 2011 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-CHN |
| May 2011 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | English Opening | Danzhou 2nd |
| Jun 2010 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Danzhou 1st |
| Jun 2010 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN |
| Sep 2009 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Maotai Prince Cup Kings |
| Jun 2009 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-CHN |
| Oct 2008 | Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 1st WMSG Rapid |
| Oct 2008 | Hao Wang | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 1st WMSG Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Xiangzhi Bu and Hao Wang?
In 35 recorded games, Xiangzhi Bu has 8 wins, Hao Wang has 7 wins, and they have drawn 20 times.
How many times have Xiangzhi Bu and Hao Wang played each other?
Our database records 35 games between them, from Apr 2005 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Xiangzhi Bu and Hao Wang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (4 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.