In the most recent ( February 2014 ) FIDE rating list , Hou is ranked as the No. 1 girl player in the world , the No. 2 female player ( after Judit Polgár ) and the No. 6 junior player of either sex .
In the most recent ( January 2012 ) FIDE rating list , Hou is ranked as the # 1 girl player in the world , the # 2 female player , the # 10 junior player , and the # 3 player aged 17 or under .