Yifan Hou vs Yangyi Yu
GM Yifan Hou (2596) · GM Yangyi Yu (2706)
Yifan Hou and Yangyi Yu have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2010 and the most recent in Jul 2016. Hou leads 2 wins to 2, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hou | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hou with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Yu with White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hou | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hou | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Yifan Hou | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7th Danzhou |
| Feb 2015 | Yangyi Yu | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13th Gibraltar Masters |
| Mar 2014 | Yifan Hou | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-CHN |
| Aug 2013 | Yifan Hou | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd Shenzhen Celebrity |
| Apr 2013 | Yifan Hou | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-CHN |
| Jun 2012 | Yifan Hou | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 3rd Danzhou |
| Apr 2012 | Yifan Hou | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-CHN |
| Jun 2011 | Yangyi Yu | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Catalan | 1st Shenzhen Celebrity |
| May 2011 | Yangyi Yu | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Danzhou 2nd |
| Apr 2011 | Yifan Hou | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-CHN |
| Jun 2010 | Yifan Hou | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Danzhou 1st |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yifan Hou and Yangyi Yu?
In 11 recorded games, Yifan Hou has 2 wins, Yangyi Yu has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Yifan Hou and Yangyi Yu played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2010 to Jul 2016.
What openings do Yifan Hou and Yangyi Yu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.