Yifan Hou vs Jianchao Zhou
GM Yifan Hou (2596) · GM Jianchao Zhou (2605)
Yifan Hou and Jianchao Zhou have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2009 and the most recent in Mar 2014. Hou leads 0 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (25% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hou | Draws | Zhou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hou with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Zhou with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hou | Draws | Zhou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hou | Draws | Zhou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Jianchao Zhou | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-CHN |
| Jul 2013 | Jianchao Zhou | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | English Opening | 3rd Shenzhen Celebrity |
| Apr 2013 | Yifan Hou | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-CHN |
| Jun 2012 | Jianchao Zhou | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3rd Danzhou |
| Apr 2012 | Yifan Hou | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | chT-CHN |
| Mar 2012 | Yifan Hou | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN |
| Jun 2011 | Yifan Hou | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 1st Shenzhen Celebrity |
| May 2011 | Yifan Hou | Jianchao Zhou | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Danzhou 2nd |
| Apr 2011 | Jianchao Zhou | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-CHN |
| Jun 2010 | Jianchao Zhou | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Danzhou 1st |
| May 2010 | Jianchao Zhou | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-CHN |
| May 2009 | Jianchao Zhou | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-CHN |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yifan Hou and Jianchao Zhou?
In 12 recorded games, Yifan Hou has 0 wins, Jianchao Zhou has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Yifan Hou and Jianchao Zhou played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2009 to Mar 2014.
What openings do Yifan Hou and Jianchao Zhou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.