Born: February 27, 1994 in Xinghua, China
Playing Style:
Hou Yifan has been said to have a dynamic, elegant style. She plays a variety of openings, usually preferring 1. e4 as White.
Notable Accomplishments:
- Youngest female ever to earn Grandmaster title (14 years, 6 months)
- Won 2007 Chinese Women's Chess Championship
- Reached final of 2008 World Women's Chess Championship (lost to Alexandra Kosteniuk)
- Won 2010 Women's World Championship Tournament
- Won 2011 Women's World Chess Championship over Humpy Koneru 5.5-2.5 (+3 =5)
