Karina Ambartsumova vs Yifan Hou
IM Karina Ambartsumova (2385) · GM Yifan Hou (2596)
Karina Ambartsumova and Yifan Hou have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2025 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Ambartsumova leads 2 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambartsumova with White | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Hou with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | English Opening | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Modern Defense | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | English Opening | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | English Opening | WSCC |
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What is the head-to-head score between Karina Ambartsumova and Yifan Hou?
In 14 recorded games, Karina Ambartsumova has 2 wins, Yifan Hou has 10 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Karina Ambartsumova and Yifan Hou played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Aug 2025 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Karina Ambartsumova and Yifan Hou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.