Yifan Hou vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Yifan Hou (2596) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
Yifan Hou and Teimour Radjabov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2008 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Hou leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hou | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hou with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Radjabov with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hou | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hou | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Teimour Radjabov | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess Stars 5.0 Blitz |
| Jun 2025 | Yifan Hou | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess Stars 5.0 Blitz |
| Jun 2025 | Yifan Hou | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chess Stars 5.0 Rapid |
| Jul 2024 | Teimour Radjabov | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Stars Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Yifan Hou | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | French Defense | Moscow Stars Blitz |
| Jun 2024 | Yifan Hou | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Moscow Stars Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Yifan Hou | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Yifan Hou | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| May 2016 | Teimour Radjabov | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 3rd Gashimov Memorial |
| Jan 2015 | Teimour Radjabov | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Oct 2008 | Yifan Hou | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Cap d'Agde CCAS Gp B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Yifan Hou and Teimour Radjabov?
In 13 recorded games, Yifan Hou has 1 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Yifan Hou and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2008 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Yifan Hou and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Double Fianchetto (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.