Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Liu Jiang
Yifan(HLJ) Hou (21, CHN) and Liu Jiang (14, CHN) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Hou leads the classical series 1–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2372 and 2235, the Elo model gives Hou a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2372 vs 2235 (Δ +137)
With Yifan(HLJ) Hou as white
64% Yifan(HLJ)18% draw18% Liu
With Liu Jiang as white
53% Yifan(HLJ)22% draw25% Liu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yifan(HLJ) Hou | Liu Jiang | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2372+1 | 2235+13 |
| Peak rating | 2372 · May 2026 | 2269 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 14 |
| World rank now | #2,196 | #6,467 |
| World rank peak | #2,196 | #5,090 |
| Federation rank now | #77 | #129 |
| Games (career, STD) | 411 | 286 |
| Months active | 118 | 39 |
| % white wins | 43% | 48% |
| % black wins | 34% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2282 | 2153 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 78 | 158 |
Best Win
Yifan(HLJ) Hou
Liu Jiang
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yifan(HLJ) Hou
Liu Jiang