Xiangzhi Bu vs Levon Aronian

GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)

Bu wins

draws

Aronian wins

games

Xiangzhi Bu and Levon Aronian have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2001 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Bu leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 14 draws (18% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.

Results by color

Split	Games	Bu	Draws	Aronian
Bu with White	6	0	6	0
Aronian with White	11	1	8	2

Results by time format

Format	Games	Bu	Draws	Aronian
Classical	13	0	11	2
Blitz	2	0	2	0
Rapid	2	1	1	0

Openings in their games

ECO	Opening	Games	Bu	Draws	Aronian
D15	Slav Defense	3	1	2	0
D11	Slav Defense	3	0	3	0
D17	Slav Defense	2	0	1	1
D94	Slav Defense	2	0	2	0
D16	Slav Defense	1	0	1	0
D39	Indian Defense	1	0	1	0
A07	Réti Opening	1	0	0	1
E35	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	1	0	1	0

All games

Date	White	Black	Result	Opening	Event
Dec 2025	Xiangzhi Bu	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	World Blitz 2025
Sep 2024	Levon Aronian	Xiangzhi Bu	1/2-1/2	Petrov's Defense	Olympiad-45
Dec 2016	Levon Aronian	Xiangzhi Bu	1/2-1/2	English Opening: Slav Setup	Wch Blitz
Dec 2008	Xiangzhi Bu	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	1st Nanjing Pearl Spring
Dec 2008	Levon Aronian	Xiangzhi Bu	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	1st Nanjing Pearl Spring
Jun 2008	Levon Aronian	Xiangzhi Bu	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st
Jun 2008	Xiangzhi Bu	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Yerevan Asrian Memorial 1st
May 2008	Levon Aronian	Xiangzhi Bu	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	4th Sofia MTel Masters
May 2008	Xiangzhi Bu	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	4th Sofia MTel Masters
May 2006	Levon Aronian	Xiangzhi Bu	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Olympiad-37
Nov 2005	Levon Aronian	Xiangzhi Bu	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	6th World Team Championship
Oct 2005	Levon Aronian	Xiangzhi Bu	1-0	Slav Defense	Stepanakert A
Feb 2005	Levon Aronian	Xiangzhi Bu	1/2-1/2	Slav Defense	Moscow Aeroflot Open A
Dec 2004	Xiangzhi Bu	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation	Petrosian Memorial Internet
Dec 2004	Levon Aronian	Xiangzhi Bu	0-1	Slav Defense	Petrosian Memorial Internet
Dec 2002	Xiangzhi Bu	Levon Aronian	1/2-1/2	Indian Defense	41st Wch U20
Aug 2001	Levon Aronian	Xiangzhi Bu	1-0	Réti Opening	40th Wch U20

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Xiangzhi Bu and Levon Aronian?

In 17 recorded games, Xiangzhi Bu has 1 wins, Levon Aronian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.

How many times have Xiangzhi Bu and Levon Aronian played each other?

Our database records 17 games between them, from Aug 2001 to Dec 2025.

What openings do Xiangzhi Bu and Levon Aronian play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.