Prepare against Elisabeth Paehtz
GM · DEU · World #1,631 classical · FIDE ID 4641833
When preparing against Elisabeth Paehtz, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (30%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 21.1% over 114 games.
Our database contains 3,714 games by Elisabeth Paehtz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elisabeth Paehtz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elisabeth Paehtz before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,404 | 2,513 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,403 | 2,524 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,371 | 2,574 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,714 | 1,528 | 1,254 | 932 | 41.1% |
| As White | 1,860 | 803 | 655 | 402 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 1,854 | 725 | 599 | 530 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elisabeth Paehtz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elisabeth Paehtz's side.
First moves as White (1,860 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,081 | 58.1% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 594 | 31.9% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 103 | 5.5% | 61.2% |
| b3 | 47 | 2.5% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 22 | 1.2% | 72.7% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 0.4% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Paehtz usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Paehtz usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Paehtz usually continues d4 (60.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Paehtz usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Paehtz usually continues Bf4 (61.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Paehtz usually continues e3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (851 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 510 | 59.9% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 118 | 13.9% | 56.4% |
| e5 | 107 | 12.6% | 60.3% |
| g6 | 71 | 8.3% | 65.5% |
| c6 | 19 | 2.2% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 1.4% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (687 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 208 | 30.3% | 58.2% |
| e6 | 190 | 27.7% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 142 | 20.7% | 41.2% |
| d6 | 97 | 14.1% | 50.5% |
| g6 | 44 | 6.4% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 0.7% | 60.0% |
Elisabeth Paehtz's chess games
All 3,714 games by Elisabeth Paehtz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 1,528 wins, 1,254 draws, 932 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 193 | 80/67/46 | 41.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 147 | 74/43/30 | 50.3% |
| D02 | London System | 127 | 59/27/41 | 46.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 66 | 32/23/11 | 48.5% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 63 | 30/26/7 | 47.6% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 54 | 27/11/16 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 53 | 23/14/16 | 43.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 51 | 17/23/11 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 47 | 20/16/11 | 42.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 43 | 20/14/9 | 46.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 169 | 71/52/46 | 42.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 154 | 77/32/45 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 143 | 64/47/32 | 44.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 114 | 24/43/47 | 21.1% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 89 | 28/29/32 | 31.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 84 | 33/29/22 | 39.3% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 76 | 27/35/14 | 35.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 63 | 32/13/18 | 50.8% |
| A40 | English Defense | 56 | 25/14/17 | 44.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 53 | 20/14/19 | 37.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Bassem Amin | 2,699 | Cap d'Agde Karpov Trophy | A48 |
| Sep 2023 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,669 | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | B51 |
| Oct 2014 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,664 | Douglas PokerStars Open | B72 |
| Apr 2012 | Markus Ragger | 2,655 | chT-AUT 1112 | A42 |
| Jun 2004 | Bartlomiej Macieja | 2,653 | 3rd ACP Blitz Prelim3 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 106 | 65.5 | 2,459 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 95 | 55.5 | 2,439 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w | 2014 | 81 | 33 | 2,458 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 53 | 25.5 | 2,387 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2019 | 45 | 32.5 | 2,524 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2014 | 42 | 24 | 2,508 |
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2021 | 37 | 32 | 2,287 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,541 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandra Kosteniuk (77 games) · Valentina Gunina (62 games) · Anna Muzychuk (56 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (47 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (45 games) · Kateryna Lagno (45 games) · Monika Socko (41 games) · Harika Dronavalli (39 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elisabeth Paehtz's chess games?
3,714 games by Elisabeth Paehtz, from Apr 2003 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Elisabeth Paehtz has played.
What does Elisabeth Paehtz play on the first move as White?
Across 1,860 games with White in our database, Elisabeth Paehtz opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elisabeth Paehtz answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Elisabeth Paehtz play as White?
As White, Elisabeth Paehtz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (193 games, 41.5% win rate); Indian Defense (147 games, 50.3% win rate); London System (127 games, 46.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,860 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elisabeth Paehtz play as Black?
As Black, Elisabeth Paehtz most often plays: Sicilian (169 games, 42.0% win rate); Modern Defense (154 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (143 games, 44.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,854 games.
What is Elisabeth Paehtz's FIDE rating?
Elisabeth Paehtz is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,403 in rapid and 2,371 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,513 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Elisabeth Paehtz played?
Our database contains 3,714 games by Elisabeth Paehtz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,528 wins, 1,254 draws, 932 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elisabeth Paehtz?
3,714 games by Elisabeth Paehtz reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.