Ruofan Li vs Yifan Hou
IM Ruofan Li (2289) · GM Yifan Hou (2596)
Ruofan Li and Yifan Hou have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2005 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Li leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Li | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Hou with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Li | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Li | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B42 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Ruofan Li | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | English Opening | CHN League Division A Pt2 |
| Dec 2008 | Ruofan Li | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4th chT-CHN |
| Oct 2008 | Yifan Hou | Ruofan Li | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1st WMSG Rapid Pair |
| Oct 2008 | Yifan Hou | Ruofan Li | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | 1st WMSG Blitz Pair |
| Oct 2008 | Yifan Hou | Ruofan Li | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1st WMSG Rapid w |
| Oct 2008 | Yifan Hou | Ruofan Li | 1-0 | Sicilian | 1st WMSG Blitz w |
| May 2008 | Ruofan Li | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-CHN Torch Real Estate Cup |
| Oct 2006 | Ruofan Li | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-CHN 2nd |
| Jun 2006 | Ruofan Li | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-CHN w |
| Oct 2005 | Ruofan Li | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Beijing zt 3.3 w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ruofan Li and Yifan Hou?
In 10 recorded games, Ruofan Li has 2 wins, Yifan Hou has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Ruofan Li and Yifan Hou played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2005 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Ruofan Li and Yifan Hou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.