1994– · China
Hou Yifan
Activity without losing control
Hou Yifan became the women's world champion at the age of sixteen and topped the women's rankings for years. Combines active play with very solid decision-making.
For beginners • one practical idea
The most important lesson
Balance
Look for moves that both improve your piece and limit your opponent's piece.
Try applying this principle to a real game. The game will run without an account.
Try it in gamePlay the idea
One move to start
Make the first move that best fits the lessons of this profile. This simple exercise allows you to immediately put history into practice.
Select a pawn or piece and then the target square.
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Biographical facts were checked based on the material: FIDE. The description of the style and the lesson are Szachmaty's own educational material. The portrait is a marked illustration and does not imply cooperation or authorization of this person.
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