Xiangzhi Bu vs Hao Wang
Xiangzhi Bu (41, GM, CHN) and Hao Wang (37, GM, CHN) have met 21 times in classical OTB. Bu leads with 5 wins to 2, with 14 draws — a 67% draw rate. Their last meeting at 4th Chinese Chess Blitz Tournament saw Wang prevail. With current classical ratings of 2661 and 2684, the Elo model gives Wang a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2661 vs 2684 (Δ -23)
With Xiangzhi Bu as white
37% Xiangzhi29% draw34% Hao
With Hao Wang as white
29% Xiangzhi26% draw45% Hao
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Xiangzhi Bu | Hao Wang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2661-5 | 2684 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2763 · Apr 2020 |
| Peak age | 34 | 31 |
| World rank now | #54 | #41 |
| World rank peak | #22 | #11 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,128 | 1,280 |
| Months active | 218 | 212 |
| % white wins | 45% | 49% |
| % black wins | 29% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2590 | 2642 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 82 | 60 |
Best Win
Xiangzhi Bu
Hao Wang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Xiangzhi Bu
Hao Wang