Elisabeth Paehtz vs Humpy Koneru
GM Elisabeth Paehtz (2404) · GM Humpy Koneru (2518)
Elisabeth Paehtz and Humpy Koneru have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2001 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Paehtz leads 6 wins to 13 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Koneru |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paehtz with White | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Koneru with White | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Koneru |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Koneru |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Humpy Koneru | 1-0 | Modern Defense | WR Women Europe Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Humpy Koneru | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | WR Women Europe Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Humpy Koneru | 1-0 | Indian Defense | WR Women Europe Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Humpy Koneru | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Réti Opening | WR Women Europe Blitz |
| Feb 2025 | Humpy Koneru | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Monaco WGP |
| Nov 2024 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Humpy Koneru | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Shymkent WGP |
| May 2023 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Humpy Koneru | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Berlin Armageddon L w |
| May 2023 | Humpy Koneru | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Berlin Armageddon L w |
| Feb 2023 | Humpy Koneru | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Munich FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2019 | Humpy Koneru | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Monaco FIDE GP w |
| Sep 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Humpy Koneru | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Skolkovo FIDE GP w |
| May 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Humpy Koneru | 0-1 | London System | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Humpy Koneru | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Humpy Koneru | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | Hengshui IMSA Rapid w |
| Dec 2014 | Humpy Koneru | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Humpy Koneru | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Humpy Koneru | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid w |
| Dec 2013 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Humpy Koneru | 0-1 | Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2013 | Humpy Koneru | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2012 | Humpy Koneru | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2012 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Humpy Koneru | 0-1 | Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid w |
| Aug 2001 | Humpy Koneru | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 19th Wch U20 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Elisabeth Paehtz and Humpy Koneru?
In 22 recorded games, Elisabeth Paehtz has 6 wins, Humpy Koneru has 13 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Elisabeth Paehtz and Humpy Koneru played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Aug 2001 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Elisabeth Paehtz and Humpy Koneru play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games), followed by the English Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.