Xiangzhi Bu vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
Xiangzhi Bu and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2005 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Bu leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bu | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bu with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bu | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bu | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Xiangzhi Bu | Vasyl Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Jul 2016 | Xiangzhi Bu | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 7th Danzhou |
| Sep 2011 | Xiangzhi Bu | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Xiangzhi Bu | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Oct 2010 | Xiangzhi Bu | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Cap d'Agde CCAS Trophee KO |
| Oct 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Cap d'Agde CCAS Trophee KO |
| Dec 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Vienna Game | 1st Nanjing Pearl Spring |
| Dec 2008 | Xiangzhi Bu | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 1st Nanjing Pearl Spring |
| Oct 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Cap d'Agde CCAS Gp A |
| May 2008 | Xiangzhi Bu | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 4th Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | English Opening | 4th Sofia MTel Masters |
| Oct 2005 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Stepanakert A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Xiangzhi Bu and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 14 recorded games, Xiangzhi Bu has 3 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Xiangzhi Bu and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2005 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Xiangzhi Bu and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.