Kaifan Xie vs Yifan(HLJ) Hou
Kaifan Xie (18, IM, CHN) and Yifan(HLJ) Hou (21, CHN) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Hou leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2472 and 2372, the Elo model gives Xie a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2472 vs 2372 (Δ +100)
With Kaifan Xie as white
58% Kaifan21% draw21% Yifan(HLJ)
With Yifan(HLJ) Hou as white
47% Kaifan25% draw28% Yifan(HLJ)
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kaifan Xie | Yifan(HLJ) Hou | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2472 | 2372 |
| Peak rating | 2472 · May 2026 | 2372 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 21 |
| World rank now | #812 | #2,196 |
| World rank peak | #812 | #2,196 |
| Federation rank now | #39 | #77 |
| Games (career, STD) | 470 | 411 |
| Months active | 107 | 119 |
| % white wins | 44% | 43% |
| % black wins | 33% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2424 | 2282 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 154 | 78 |
Best Win
Kaifan Xie
Yifan(HLJ) Hou
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kaifan Xie
Yifan(HLJ) Hou