Aleksandra Goryachkina vs Elisabeth Paehtz
GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536) · GM Elisabeth Paehtz (2404)
Aleksandra Goryachkina and Elisabeth Paehtz have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2012 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Goryachkina leads 5 wins to 2, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Paehtz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goryachkina with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Paehtz with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Paehtz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Paehtz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | E Paehtz | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Nikosia WGP |
| Feb 2025 | E Paehtz | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Monaco WGP |
| Nov 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | E Paehtz | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Shymkent WGP |
| Jul 2024 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5th Belt and Road Shanxi |
| Dec 2022 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | London System | Wch Blitz w |
| Sep 2022 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Astana GP w |
| Nov 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 23rd chT-EU w |
| Sep 2021 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | London System | Online Olym Div Top-C |
| Dec 2019 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Monaco FIDE GP w |
| Sep 2019 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Skolkovo FIDE GP w |
| Apr 2018 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | London System | ch-EU ACP Blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz w |
| Apr 2017 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | 18th ch-EU w |
| Apr 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid w |
| Mar 2012 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-EU rapid w |
| Mar 2012 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | 13th ch-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Elisabeth Paehtz?
In 16 recorded games, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 5 wins, Elisabeth Paehtz has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Aleksandra Goryachkina and Elisabeth Paehtz played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Mar 2012 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Aleksandra Goryachkina and Elisabeth Paehtz play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.