GM Bu Xiangzhi

People's Republic of ChinaPeople's Republic of China
Born 1985
Elo2666

Bu Xiangzhi is a Chinese Grandmaster who, in 1999, became the youngest person in history to earn the GM title at just 13 years old. In April 2008, he and Ni Hua became the second and third Chinese players to cross the 2700 Elo threshold, following Wang Yue.

Bu Xiangzhi

Associated Openings

Study Bu Xiangzhi's repertoire on Chessiverse

Challenge 1000+ AI opponents with unique personalities and opening repertoires.

Play on Chessiverse

Discover Your Chess Personality

Are you an aggressive attacker like Tal, a positional genius like Carlsen, or a solid defender like Petrosian? Take our free personality test to find out which archetype matches your playing style.

Take the Chess Personality Test

About Bu Xiangzhi

  • What was Bu Xiangzhi's peak Elo rating?
  • What chess title does Bu Xiangzhi hold?
  • What openings did Bu Xiangzhi play?
  • What country does Bu Xiangzhi represent?
  • Where can I learn more about Bu Xiangzhi?
  • How can I practice Bu Xiangzhi's openings on Chessiverse?