Classic game analysis
Hou Beats Giri: Hou Yifan vs Anish Giri
Hou Yifan defeated a top-ten opponent with energetic play at Biel, demonstrating her strength in elite open competition.
- White
- Hou Yifan
- Black
- Anish Giri
- Year
- 2014
- Result
- White won · 1-0
- Opening
- B51
Why this classic game matters
Hou builds pressure without overreaching, then converts the tactical chance when Giri's position becomes loose.
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