Aleksandra Goryachkina vs Yifan Hou
GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536) · GM Yifan Hou (2596)
Aleksandra Goryachkina and Yifan Hou have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2020 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Goryachkina leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (1 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goryachkina with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Hou with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | World Women's Team Final |
| Nov 2025 | Yifan Hou | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | World Women's Team Final |
| Jun 2025 | Yifan Hou | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Chess Stars 5.0 Blitz |
| Jun 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess Stars 5.0 Blitz |
| Jun 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess Stars 5.0 Rapid |
| Jul 2024 | Yifan Hou | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Moscow Stars Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Moscow Stars Blitz |
| Jun 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Moscow Stars Rapid |
| Sep 2021 | Yifan Hou | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Online Olympiad KO Stage |
| Sep 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Online Olympiad KO Stage |
| May 2020 | Yifan Hou | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Nations Cup Online Prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Yifan Hou?
In 11 recorded games, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 1 wins, Yifan Hou has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Aleksandra Goryachkina and Yifan Hou played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2020 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Aleksandra Goryachkina and Yifan Hou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.