Xiangzhi Bu vs Jinshi Bai
GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661) · GM Jinshi Bai (2600)
Xiangzhi Bu and Jinshi Bai have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Bu leads 8 wins to 2, with 11 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bu | Draws | Bai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bu with White | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| Bai with White | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bu | Draws | Bai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bu | Draws | Bai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Jinshi Bai | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | CHN League Division A Pt2 |
| Jun 2024 | Xiangzhi Bu | Jinshi Bai | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Jan 2024 | Jinshi Bai | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chengdu Chess King |
| Jan 2024 | Xiangzhi Bu | Jinshi Bai | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chengdu Chess King |
| Jan 2024 | Jinshi Bai | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chengdu Chess King |
| Jan 2024 | Xiangzhi Bu | Jinshi Bai | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chengdu Chess King |
| Dec 2023 | Xiangzhi Bu | Jinshi Bai | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN Div A Finals |
| Dec 2023 | Jinshi Bai | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN Div A Finals |
| Dec 2023 | Xiangzhi Bu | Jinshi Bai | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | chT-CHN Div A Finals |
| Dec 2023 | Jinshi Bai | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN Div A Finals |
| Nov 2023 | Jinshi Bai | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Catalan | 14th Danzhou |
| Jun 2023 | Xiangzhi Bu | Jinshi Bai | 1/2-1/2 | Anti-Grünfeld | chT-CHN DivA |
| Sep 2022 | Jinshi Bai | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-CHN Div-A Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Xiangzhi Bu | Jinshi Bai | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Dec 2019 | Jinshi Bai | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-CHN blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Xiangzhi Bu | Jinshi Bai | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-CHN rapid |
| Jun 2019 | Jinshi Bai | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Apr 2018 | Xiangzhi Bu | Jinshi Bai | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | chT-CHN |
| May 2017 | Xiangzhi Bu | Jinshi Bai | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| May 2017 | Xiangzhi Bu | Jinshi Bai | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 16th Asian Continental Open |
| Aug 2016 | Jinshi Bai | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-CHN rapid |
Interactive board, all 21 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Xiangzhi Bu and Jinshi Bai?
In 21 recorded games, Xiangzhi Bu has 8 wins, Jinshi Bai has 2 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Xiangzhi Bu and Jinshi Bai played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Aug 2016 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Xiangzhi Bu and Jinshi Bai play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.