Elisabeth Paehtz vs Lilit Mkrtchian
GM Elisabeth Paehtz (2404) · IM Lilit Mkrtchian (2360)
Elisabeth Paehtz and Lilit Mkrtchian have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2000 and the most recent in Jun 2021. Paehtz leads 6 wins to 5, with 9 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paehtz with White | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Mkrtchian with White | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A32 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Speed Chess w Q5 KO |
| Jun 2021 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Lilit Mkrtchian | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Speed Chess w Q5 KO |
| Jun 2021 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess w Q5 KO |
| Jun 2021 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Speed Chess w Q5 |
| May 2021 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Lilit Mkrtchian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess w Q3 |
| Dec 2019 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-EU rapid w |
| Nov 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | ch-EU blitz w |
| Apr 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 20th EU-ch w |
| Nov 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-ROM w |
| Mar 2016 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | English Opening | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Lilit Mkrtchian | 0-1 | Catalan | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | China Elite Mind rapid w |
| Aug 2014 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 3rd Erfurt w |
| Mar 2013 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Lilit Mkrtchian | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Bhubaneswar Cup w |
| Jun 2012 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Wch Rapid w |
| Nov 2006 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14th Solin |
| May 2006 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad Women-37 |
| Apr 2006 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 7th ch-EU w |
| Mar 2004 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 5th ch-EU w |
| Oct 2000 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Wch U20 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Elisabeth Paehtz and Lilit Mkrtchian?
In 20 recorded games, Elisabeth Paehtz has 6 wins, Lilit Mkrtchian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Elisabeth Paehtz and Lilit Mkrtchian played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Oct 2000 to Jun 2021.
What openings do Elisabeth Paehtz and Lilit Mkrtchian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.