Xiangzhi Bu vs Jinshi Bai
Xiangzhi Bu (41, GM, CHN) and Jinshi Bai (27, GM, CHN) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Bu leads with 6 wins to 0, with 6 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 Chinese Chess League Division A(Regular) 7-11 drew. With current classical ratings of 2661 and 2599, the Elo model gives Bu a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2661 vs 2599 (Δ +62)
With Xiangzhi Bu as white
52% Xiangzhi24% draw25% Jinshi
With Jinshi Bai as white
40% Xiangzhi28% draw32% Jinshi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Xiangzhi Bu | Jinshi Bai | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2661-5 | 2599-5 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2618 · Jan 2020 |
| Peak age | 34 | 21 |
| World rank now | #54 | #156 |
| World rank peak | #22 | #142 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,128 | 1,095 |
| Months active | 218 | 175 |
| % white wins | 45% | 46% |
| % black wins | 29% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2590 | 2630 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 82 | 87 |
Best Win
Xiangzhi Bu
Jinshi Bai
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Xiangzhi Bu
Jinshi Bai