Xiangzhi Bu vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
Xiangzhi Bu and Teimour Radjabov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2000 and the most recent in Dec 2016. Bu leads 5 wins to 2, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Horwitz Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bu | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bu with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Radjabov with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bu | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bu | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D32 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Teimour Radjabov | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| May 2008 | Teimour Radjabov | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 4th Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2008 | Xiangzhi Bu | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 4th Sofia MTel Masters |
| Jul 2007 | Teimour Radjabov | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Biel GM |
| Mar 2000 | Teimour Radjabov | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | New York Future WCh |
| Mar 2000 | Xiangzhi Bu | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | New York Future WCh |
| Mar 2000 | Teimour Radjabov | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | New York Future WCh |
| Mar 2000 | Xiangzhi Bu | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | New York Future WCh |
| Mar 2000 | Teimour Radjabov | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | New York Future WCh |
| Mar 2000 | Xiangzhi Bu | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | New York Future WCh |
| Mar 2000 | Xiangzhi Bu | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | New York Future WCh |
| Mar 2000 | Teimour Radjabov | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | New York Future WCh |
| Jan 2000 | Xiangzhi Bu | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Kasparov Cadet GP |
| Jan 2000 | Teimour Radjabov | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Colle System | Kasparov Cadet GP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Xiangzhi Bu and Teimour Radjabov?
In 14 recorded games, Xiangzhi Bu has 5 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Xiangzhi Bu and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2000 to Dec 2016.
What openings do Xiangzhi Bu and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Horwitz Defense (3 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.