Arkadij Naiditsch vs Yifan Hou
GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574) · GM Yifan Hou (2596)
Arkadij Naiditsch and Yifan Hou have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2007 and the most recent in Apr 2018. Naiditsch leads 5 wins to 1, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naiditsch with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Hou with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Naiditsch | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Yifan Hou | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Apr 2017 | Yifan Hou | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 4th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Jul 2015 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Dortmund SuperGM 43rd |
| Feb 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Yifan Hou | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Yifan Hou | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Yifan Hou | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2009 | Yifan Hou | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Villarrobledo Open 24th |
| Feb 2007 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arkadij Naiditsch and Yifan Hou?
In 12 recorded games, Arkadij Naiditsch has 5 wins, Yifan Hou has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Arkadij Naiditsch and Yifan Hou played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2007 to Apr 2018.
What openings do Arkadij Naiditsch and Yifan Hou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.