Monika Socko vs Yifan Hou
GM Monika Socko (2365) · GM Yifan Hou (2596)
Monika Socko and Yifan Hou have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2008 and the most recent in Sep 2016. Socko leads 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Socko | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socko with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Hou with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Socko | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Socko | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B49 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Monika Socko | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Olympiad Women-42 |
| Aug 2014 | Yifan Hou | Monika Socko | 1-0 | Sicilian | Olympiad Women-41 |
| Dec 2012 | Yifan Hou | Monika Socko | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Nov 2012 | Monika Socko | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | World-ch w k.o. |
| Nov 2012 | Yifan Hou | Monika Socko | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | World-ch w k.o. |
| Nov 2012 | Yifan Hou | Monika Socko | 0-1 | Sicilian | World-ch w k.o. |
| Nov 2012 | Monika Socko | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | World-ch w k.o. |
| Sep 2012 | Monika Socko | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Olympiad Women-40 |
| Oct 2010 | Yifan Hou | Monika Socko | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 15th EU-Cup w |
| Nov 2008 | Monika Socko | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Olympiad Women-38 |
| Oct 2008 | Monika Socko | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 1st WMSG Blitz Pair |
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What is the head-to-head score between Monika Socko and Yifan Hou?
In 11 recorded games, Monika Socko has 5 wins, Yifan Hou has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Monika Socko and Yifan Hou played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2008 to Sep 2016.
What openings do Monika Socko and Yifan Hou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (1 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.