Elisabeth Paehtz vs Inna Gaponenko
GM Elisabeth Paehtz (2404) · IM Inna Gaponenko (2308)
Elisabeth Paehtz and Inna Gaponenko have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1998 and the most recent in Dec 2021. Paehtz leads 7 wins to 2, with 13 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (5 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paehtz with White | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| Gaponenko with White | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Aug 2021 | Inna Gaponenko | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | chT-FRA Top 12 final w |
| Dec 2019 | Inna Gaponenko | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Wch Rapid w |
| Oct 2017 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-EU rapid w |
| Jun 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17th ch-EU w |
| May 2015 | Inna Gaponenko | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 16th ch-EU w |
| Apr 2014 | Inna Gaponenko | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Aug 2011 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | GER-UKR w Rapid |
| Aug 2011 | Inna Gaponenko | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | GER-UKR w |
| Jan 2010 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | BL 0910 w |
| Oct 2008 | Inna Gaponenko | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | 1st WMSG Rapid w |
| Mar 2008 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | BL 0708 w |
| Nov 2006 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Berlin ND w |
| Nov 2006 | Inna Gaponenko | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Berlin ND w |
| Nov 2006 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Berlin ND w |
| Jul 2005 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Biel w |
| Jul 2005 | Inna Gaponenko | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Biel w |
| Jun 2005 | Inna Gaponenko | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6th ch-EU w |
| Jan 2004 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | BL 0304 w |
| Jan 2001 | Inna Gaponenko | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | BL 0001 w |
| Oct 1998 | Inna Gaponenko | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33rd Olympiad Women |
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What is the head-to-head score between Elisabeth Paehtz and Inna Gaponenko?
In 22 recorded games, Elisabeth Paehtz has 7 wins, Inna Gaponenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Elisabeth Paehtz and Inna Gaponenko played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Oct 1998 to Dec 2021.
What openings do Elisabeth Paehtz and Inna Gaponenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (5 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.