Hou Yifan
Hou Yifan is a Chinese chess player and one of the strongest female players in the history of the game. She has been a world champion multiple times and is renowned for her strategic play and extensive knowledge of chess theory. As of April 2023, she continues to hold the top position in the FIDE women's ranking list, demonstrating her enduring dominance in women's chess.
Born on Feb 27, 1994 (31 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,858 | $700,000 | 555$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,544 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| Totals | 2 | 10,737,996 | 9,402 | $712,800 | 571$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
North Macedonia:
Hou Yifan remains the top female player.
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Switzerland:
Hou Yifan is the best female chess player currently ranked at position 142.
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Slovakia:
Timea Laurincová admires Hou Yifan, the current leader of the women's chess ranking.
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North Macedonia:
Chinese Hou Yifan continues to be a dominant figure in women's chess.
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India:
Hou Yifan, representing the WR Chess Team, was defeated by Divya Deshmukh in the World Blitz Team Chess Championship.
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North Macedonia:
Hou Yifan from China leads the women's ranking list.
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Iceland:
Hou Yifan is mentioned as one of the famous chess players who have visited the federation.
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North Macedonia:
Ju Wenjun is currently ranked second in the world, behind Hou Yifan.
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North Macedonia:
Hou Yifan remains the top-ranked female player in the FIDE rankings.
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