Quick Info
| Profession | Chess Player |
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| Nationality | Chinese |
| Date of Birth | 27/02/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Xinghua, Jiangsu, China |
Latest News about Hou Yifan
20/04/2025
Hou Yifan continued her advocacy for women's chess reforms and shared insights on her PhD research into the cognitive benefits of chess during a public forum in Beijing. The four-time Women's World Chess Champion emphasized balancing a spontaneous lifestyle with clear-eyed purpose while driving competition reforms.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Chess Title | Grandmaster (2008) | ||||
| FIDE Rating | 2596 (March 2026) | ||||
| Peak Rating | 2686 (March 2015) | ||||
| Peak Ranking | No. 55 (May 2015) | ||||
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Physical Stats & More
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Homeschooled |
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Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
| Starting Age | 3 |
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| First Chess Set | At 5 years old, she began learning chess from IM Tong Yuanming |
| First Championship | World Youth Chess Championship under ten category |
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Favourites
| Favorite Chess Player | Bobby Fischer |
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| Favorite Opening Technique | Sicilian Defense |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/yf_hou/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. At the age of three, developed an interest in chess. | |
| 2. Recognized as an exceptional talent in her early years. | |
| 3. Enjoys reading books in her free time. | |
| 4. Has expressed chess as a hobby rather than a career. |