Xiangzhi Bu vs Yifan Hou
GM Xiangzhi Bu (2661) · GM Yifan Hou (2596)
Xiangzhi Bu and Yifan Hou have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2009 and the most recent in Feb 2022. Bu leads 5 wins to 0, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bu | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bu with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Hou with White | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bu | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bu | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B77 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Xiangzhi Bu | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Shenzhen m |
| Feb 2022 | Yifan Hou | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Shenzhen m |
| Feb 2022 | Xiangzhi Bu | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Shenzhen m |
| Jul 2016 | Yifan Hou | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7th Danzhou |
| Apr 2013 | Yifan Hou | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN |
| Jun 2012 | Yifan Hou | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Vienna Game | chT-CHN |
| May 2012 | Xiangzhi Bu | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 3rd Danzhou |
| Apr 2012 | Xiangzhi Bu | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | ch-CHN |
| Jun 2011 | Yifan Hou | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1st Shenzhen Celebrity |
| May 2011 | Xiangzhi Bu | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Catalan | Danzhou 2nd |
| Apr 2011 | Xiangzhi Bu | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-CHN |
| Jun 2010 | Yifan Hou | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Danzhou 1st |
| May 2010 | Yifan Hou | Xiangzhi Bu | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | ch-CHN |
| May 2009 | Yifan Hou | Xiangzhi Bu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-CHN |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Xiangzhi Bu and Yifan Hou?
In 14 recorded games, Xiangzhi Bu has 5 wins, Yifan Hou has 0 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Xiangzhi Bu and Yifan Hou played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from May 2009 to Feb 2022.
What openings do Xiangzhi Bu and Yifan Hou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.