Qian Huang vs Yifan Hou
WGM Qian Huang (2366) · GM Yifan Hou (2596)
Qian Huang and Yifan Hou have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2005 and the most recent in Jul 2024. Huang leads 0 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Huang | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huang with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Hou with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Huang | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Huang | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B62 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Yifan Hou | Qian Huang | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | chT-CHN Div-A |
| Feb 2023 | Qian Huang | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-CHN Div A KO |
| Feb 2023 | Yifan Hou | Qian Huang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-CHN Div A KO |
| Apr 2011 | Qian Huang | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1st CHN Masters w |
| Apr 2011 | Qian Huang | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-CHN |
| Nov 2010 | Qian Huang | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6th chT-CHN |
| Sep 2009 | Qian Huang | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Maotai Prince Cup Queens |
| Mar 2008 | Yifan Hou | Qian Huang | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4th chT-CHN |
| Jun 2006 | Qian Huang | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-CHN w |
| Oct 2005 | Yifan Hou | Qian Huang | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Beijing zt 3.3 w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Qian Huang and Yifan Hou?
In 10 recorded games, Qian Huang has 0 wins, Yifan Hou has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Qian Huang and Yifan Hou played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2005 to Jul 2024.
What openings do Qian Huang 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: Sveshnikov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.