Yifan Hou vs Levon Aronian
GM Yifan Hou (2596) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Yifan Hou and Levon Aronian have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2013 and the most recent in Apr 2023. Hou leads 0 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hou | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hou with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Aronian with White | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hou | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hou | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E03 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Levon Aronian | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Yifan Hou | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Blitz |
| Apr 2023 | Yifan Hou | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Astana Satty Zhuldyz Rapid |
| Jun 2021 | Yifan Hou | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| Apr 2018 | Levon Aronian | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 5th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Sep 2017 | Levon Aronian | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Yifan Hou | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Levon Aronian | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Yifan Hou | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Levon Aronian | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Yifan Hou | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Apr 2017 | Levon Aronian | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 4th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Jan 2015 | Yifan Hou | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2013 | Levon Aronian | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yifan Hou and Levon Aronian?
In 14 recorded games, Yifan Hou has 0 wins, Levon Aronian has 6 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Yifan Hou and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2013 to Apr 2023.
What openings do Yifan Hou and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.