Nikita Vitiugov vs Yifan Hou
GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666) · GM Yifan Hou (2596)
Nikita Vitiugov and Yifan Hou have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2007 and the most recent in Jul 2018. Vitiugov leads 4 wins to 3, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitiugov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Hou with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | RUS-CHN Junior Match |
| Jul 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | RUS-CHN Junior Match |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian | RUS-CHN Junior Match |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Sicilian | RUS-CHN Junior Match |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Sicilian | RUS-CHN Junior Match |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Sicilian | RUS-CHN Junior Match |
| Jul 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | RUS-CHN Junior Match |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | RUS-CHN Junior Match |
| Jul 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | RUS-CHN Junior Match |
| Jul 2018 | Yifan Hou | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | RUS-CHN Junior Rapid |
| Jul 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | RUS-CHN Junior Rapid |
| Jul 2018 | Nikita Vitiugov | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | RUS-CHN Junior Rapid |
| Apr 2018 | Yifan Hou | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Feb 2007 | Yifan Hou | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Vitiugov and Yifan Hou?
In 14 recorded games, Nikita Vitiugov has 4 wins, Yifan Hou has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Nikita Vitiugov and Yifan Hou played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Feb 2007 to Jul 2018.
What openings do Nikita Vitiugov and Yifan Hou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.