Xiangzhi Bu vs Xiangyu Xu
GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661) · GM Xiangyu Xu (2619)
Xiangzhi Bu and Xiangyu Xu have played 35 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2014 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Bu leads 8 wins to 7, with 20 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bu with White | 19 | 6 | 10 | 3 |
| Xu with White | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 19 | 4 | 12 | 3 |
| Rapid | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bu | Draws | Xu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 35 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd China Chess King |
| Nov 2024 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | English Opening | 2nd China Chess King |
| Apr 2024 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Mar 2024 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Shenzhen Longgang 5th |
| Nov 2023 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Colle System | 14th Danzhou |
| May 2023 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| May 2023 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| May 2023 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| May 2023 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| May 2023 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| May 2023 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| May 2023 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup |
| Sep 2022 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Sep 2022 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-CHN Div-A Rapid |
| Aug 2022 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-CHN Rapid |
| Aug 2022 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-CHN Rapid |
| Apr 2022 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-Asian Prel2 |
| Apr 2022 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-Asian Prel2 |
| Dec 2019 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-CHN blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-CHN rapid |
| Sep 2019 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Jun 2019 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2018 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CHN |
| May 2018 | Xiangyu Xu | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2017 | Xiangzhi Bu | Xiangyu Xu | 1-0 | London System | CHN Team |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Xiangzhi Bu and Xiangyu Xu?
In 35 recorded games, Xiangzhi Bu has 8 wins, Xiangyu Xu has 7 wins, and they have drawn 20 times.
How many times have Xiangzhi Bu and Xiangyu Xu played each other?
Our database records 35 games between them, from Dec 2014 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Xiangzhi Bu and Xiangyu Xu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.