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Xue Zhao vs Yifan Hou

GM Xue Zhao (2433) · GM Yifan Hou (2596)

4
Zhao wins
17
draws
17
Hou wins
38
games

Xue Zhao and Yifan Hou have played 38 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2005 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Zhao leads 4 wins to 17 - trailing overall, with 17 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesZhaoDrawsHou
Zhao with White2531111
Hou with White13166

Results by time format

FormatGamesZhaoDrawsHou
Classical2641210
Blitz9036
Rapid3021

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesZhaoDrawsHou
C95Ruy Lopez: Closed2011
C67Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense2011
C92Ruy Lopez: Closed2110
A31English Opening2002
D38Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense2002
E37Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation2011
A34English Opening: Symmetrical1001
A32Benoni Defense1010

Most recent 30 of 38 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Oct 2025Xue ZhaoYifan Hou0-1Trompowsky AttackCHN League Division A Pt2
Dec 2020Xue ZhaoYifan Hou0-1Queen's Indian DefenseWorld Chess Summit w
Dec 2014Yifan HouXue Zhao1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Basque w
Dec 2014Xue ZhaoYifan Hou1/2-1/2English DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Basque w
Dec 2014Yifan HouXue Zhao1/2-1/2Alekhine DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Blitz w
Dec 2014Xue ZhaoYifan Hou0-1English OpeningBeijing Sportaccord Blitz w
Dec 2014Yifan HouXue Zhao1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Rapid w
Aug 2014Xue ZhaoYifan Hou1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Classical VariationSharjah FIDE GP w
Jun 2014Xue ZhaoYifan Hou0-1English Opening: SymmetricalLopota FIDE GP w
Apr 2014Xue ZhaoYifan Hou1/2-1/2English OpeningKhanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP w
Dec 2013Yifan HouXue Zhao1-0Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoBeijing Sportaccord Basque w
Dec 2013Xue ZhaoYifan Hou1-0English OpeningBeijing Sportaccord Basque w
Dec 2013Yifan HouXue Zhao1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseBeijing Sportaccord Blitz w
Dec 2013Xue ZhaoYifan Hou1/2-1/2English OpeningBeijing Sportaccord Blitz w
Dec 2013Xue ZhaoYifan Hou1/2-1/2English Opening: SymmetricalBeijing Sportaccord Rapid w
Jul 2013Xue ZhaoYifan Hou1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation4th Incheon Open w
Dec 2012Xue ZhaoYifan Hou0-1English Opening: Neo-CatalanBeijing Sportaccord Blindfold w
Dec 2012Xue ZhaoYifan Hou1/2-1/2English Opening: SymmetricalBeijing Sportaccord Blitz w
Jul 2012Yifan HouXue Zhao1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseJermuk FIDE GP w
Sep 2011Xue ZhaoYifan Hou1/2-1/2CatalanShenzhen FIDE GP w
Jul 2011Yifan HouXue Zhao1/2-1/2Italian Game: Classical Variation1st Hangzhou w
Apr 2011Xue ZhaoYifan Hou0-1Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation1st CHN Masters w
Apr 2011Yifan HouXue Zhao1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedchT-CHN
Nov 2010Xue ZhaoYifan Hou0-1Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense16th Asia Rapid w
Nov 2010Yifan HouXue Zhao1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Closed6th chT-CHN
Jul 2010Xue ZhaoYifan Hou1/2-1/2Benoni DefenseUlaanbaatar FIDE GP w
Apr 2010Yifan HouXue Zhao1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedNalchik FIDE GP w
Sep 2009Xue ZhaoYifan Hou0-1Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseMaotai Prince Cup Queens
Mar 2009Yifan HouXue Zhao0-1Ruy Lopez: ClosedIstanbul FIDE GP w
Oct 2008Yifan HouXue Zhao1-0Ruy Lopez: Closed1st WMSG Blitz KO w
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Xue Zhao and Yifan Hou?

In 38 recorded games, Xue Zhao has 4 wins, Yifan Hou has 17 wins, and they have drawn 17 times.

How many times have Xue Zhao and Yifan Hou played each other?

Our database records 38 games between them, from Oct 2005 to Oct 2025.

What openings do Xue Zhao and Yifan Hou play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.