Xiangzhi Bu vs Chao b Li
Xiangzhi Bu (41, GM, CHN) and Chao b Li (37, GM, CHN) have met 23 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 17 draws — a 74% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2026 Chinese Chess Team Championship (men) drew. With current classical ratings of 2661 and 2625, the Elo model gives Bu a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2661 vs 2625 (Δ +36)
With Xiangzhi Bu as white
48% Xiangzhi25% draw27% Chao
With Chao b Li as white
35% Xiangzhi30% draw35% Chao
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Xiangzhi Bu | Chao b Li | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2661-5 | 2625+4 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2758 · Jun 2016 |
| Peak age | 34 | 27 |
| World rank now | #54 | #107 |
| World rank peak | #22 | #14 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,128 | 1,266 |
| Months active | 218 | 200 |
| % white wins | 45% | 49% |
| % black wins | 29% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2590 | 2630 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 82 | 33 |
Best Win
Xiangzhi Bu
Chao b Li
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Xiangzhi Bu
Chao b Li