Yifan Hou vs Anish Giri
GM Yifan Hou (2596) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Yifan Hou and Anish Giri have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2012 and the most recent in Jun 2021. Hou leads 2 wins to 2, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 63 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hou | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hou with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Giri with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hou | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hou | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Yifan Hou | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| Jan 2018 | Anish Giri | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 80th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2017 | Yifan Hou | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Geneva FIDE GP |
| Jun 2016 | Anish Giri | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3rd Gashimov Memorial |
| Jan 2016 | Anish Giri | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 78th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2015 | Yifan Hou | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2014 | Anish Giri | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Biel Suri Memorial |
| Jul 2014 | Yifan Hou | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Biel Suri Memorial |
| Jan 2013 | Anish Giri | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Oct 2012 | Anish Giri | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 16th Hoogeveen Unive Crown |
| Oct 2012 | Yifan Hou | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16th Hoogeveen Unive Crown |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yifan Hou and Anish Giri?
In 11 recorded games, Yifan Hou has 2 wins, Anish Giri has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Yifan Hou and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2012 to Jun 2021.
What openings do Yifan Hou and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Dragon (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.