Xiangzhi Bu vs Qun Ma
GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661) · GM Qun Ma (2611)
Xiangzhi Bu and Qun Ma have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2010 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Bu leads 6 wins to 3, with 15 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bu | Draws | Ma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bu with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Ma with White | 14 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bu | Draws | Ma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 5 | 15 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bu | Draws | Ma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Xiangzhi Bu | Qun Ma | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan |
| Dec 2025 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan |
| Dec 2025 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Shenzhen Nanshan |
| Dec 2025 | Xiangzhi Bu | Qun Ma | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Shenzhen Nanshan |
| Nov 2024 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2nd China Chess King |
| Nov 2024 | Xiangzhi Bu | Qun Ma | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd China Chess King |
| Mar 2024 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Shenzhen Longgang 5th |
| Nov 2023 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 14th Danzhou |
| Feb 2023 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-CHN |
| Feb 2023 | Xiangzhi Bu | Qun Ma | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN Div A KO |
| Apr 2022 | Xiangzhi Bu | Qun Ma | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-Asian Prel2 |
| Apr 2022 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-Asian Prel2 |
| Oct 2021 | Xiangzhi Bu | Qun Ma | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2019 | Xiangzhi Bu | Qun Ma | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | ch-CHN rapid |
| Dec 2019 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-CHN blitz |
| Jun 2019 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2018 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2018 | Xiangzhi Bu | Qun Ma | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Nov 2017 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2015 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Modern Defense | chT-CHN |
| Nov 2014 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4th Shenzhen Celebrity |
| Jun 2014 | Xiangzhi Bu | Qun Ma | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 5th Danzhou |
| Apr 2013 | Xiangzhi Bu | Qun Ma | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN |
| May 2010 | Qun Ma | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | 4th All China Games |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Xiangzhi Bu and Qun Ma?
In 24 recorded games, Xiangzhi Bu has 6 wins, Qun Ma has 3 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Xiangzhi Bu and Qun Ma played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from May 2010 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Xiangzhi Bu and Qun Ma play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.