Irina Krush vs Yifan Hou
GM Irina Krush (2401) · GM Yifan Hou (2596)
Irina Krush and Yifan Hou have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2005 and the most recent in Jun 2023. Krush leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Krush | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krush with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Hou with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Krush | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Krush | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B83 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Yifan Hou | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Sicilian | Global Chess League |
| Jun 2023 | Irina Krush | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Global Chess League |
| May 2020 | Irina Krush | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Nations Cup Online Final |
| May 2020 | Yifan Hou | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Nations Cup Online Prelim |
| Sep 2016 | Irina Krush | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Olympiad Women-42 |
| Aug 2014 | Irina Krush | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Olympiad Women-41 |
| Sep 2009 | Irina Krush | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2nd WchT w |
| Nov 2008 | Yifan Hou | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Sicilian | Olympiad Women-38 |
| Oct 2008 | Irina Krush | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1st WMSG Blitz Pair |
| Mar 2008 | Yifan Hou | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Istanbul Ataturk w |
| Apr 2005 | Yifan Hou | Irina Krush | 0-1 | Sicilian | Jinan 3 Arrows Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Irina Krush and Yifan Hou?
In 11 recorded games, Irina Krush has 2 wins, Yifan Hou has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Irina Krush and Yifan Hou played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2005 to Jun 2023.
What openings do Irina Krush and Yifan Hou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.