Yifan(HLJ) Hou vs Xiangrui Kong
Yifan(HLJ) Hou (21, CHN) and Xiangrui Kong (17, IM, CHN) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Kong leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2372 and 2497, the Elo model gives Kong a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2372 vs 2497 (Δ -125)
With Yifan(HLJ) Hou as white
26% Yifan(HLJ)23% draw51% Xiangrui
With Xiangrui Kong as white
19% Yifan(HLJ)20% draw62% Xiangrui
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yifan(HLJ) Hou | Xiangrui Kong | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2372+1 | 2497-2 |
| Peak rating | 2372 · May 2026 | 2518 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 17 |
| World rank now | #2,196 | #600 |
| World rank peak | #2,196 | #473 |
| Federation rank now | #77 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 411 | 283 |
| Months active | 118 | 82 |
| % white wins | 43% | 49% |
| % black wins | 34% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2282 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 78 | 132 |
Best Win
Yifan(HLJ) Hou
Xiangrui Kong
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
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
Xiangrui Kong