Yifan Hou vs Divya Deshmukh
GM Yifan Hou (2596) · GM Divya Deshmukh (2490)
Yifan Hou and Divya Deshmukh have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2025 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Hou leads 10 wins to 9, with 3 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (5 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hou | Draws | Deshmukh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hou with White | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Deshmukh with White | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hou | Draws | Deshmukh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hou | Draws | Deshmukh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Divya Deshmukh | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Divya Deshmukh | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | WSCC 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Divya Deshmukh | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Divya Deshmukh | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Divya Deshmukh | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | WSCC 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Divya Deshmukh | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Divya Deshmukh | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Divya Deshmukh | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Divya Deshmukh | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Divya Deshmukh | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Divya Deshmukh | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Divya Deshmukh | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Divya Deshmukh | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Divya Deshmukh | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | WSCC 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Divya Deshmukh | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Divya Deshmukh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Divya Deshmukh | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Divya Deshmukh | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Divya Deshmukh | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Yifan Hou | Divya Deshmukh | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | WSCC |
| Jun 2025 | Yifan Hou | Divya Deshmukh | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2025 | Divya Deshmukh | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yifan Hou and Divya Deshmukh?
In 22 recorded games, Yifan Hou has 10 wins, Divya Deshmukh has 9 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Yifan Hou and Divya Deshmukh played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jun 2025 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Yifan Hou and Divya Deshmukh play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (5 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.