Xiangzhi Bu vs Yi Wei
Xiangzhi Bu (41, GM, CHN) and Yi Wei (27, GM, CHN) have met 21 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 15 draws — a 71% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2023 Shenzhen Nanshan Chess Master Tournament(men) saw Wei prevail. With current classical ratings of 2661 and 2753, the Elo model gives Wei a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2661 vs 2753 (Δ -92)
With Xiangzhi Bu as white
29% Xiangzhi26% draw45% Yi
With Yi Wei as white
22% Xiangzhi22% draw57% Yi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Xiangzhi Bu | Yi Wei | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2661-5 | 2753-1 |
| Peak rating | 2731 · Feb 2019 | 2763 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 34 | 25 |
| World rank now | #54 | #10 |
| World rank peak | #22 | #7 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,128 | 1,106 |
| Months active | 218 | 187 |
| % white wins | 45% | 50% |
| % black wins | 29% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2590 | 2734 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 82 | 110 |
Best Win
Xiangzhi Bu
Yi Wei
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Xiangzhi Bu
Yi Wei