Elisabeth Paehtz vs Mariya Muzychuk
GM Elisabeth Paehtz (2404) · GM Mariya Muzychuk (2463)
Elisabeth Paehtz and Mariya Muzychuk have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2008 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Paehtz leads 8 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Muzychuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paehtz with White | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Muzychuk with White | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Muzychuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Muzychuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Mariya Muzychuk | E Paehtz | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Nikosia WGP |
| Jun 2024 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 4th Saint Louis Cairns Cup w |
| May 2024 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7th Salamanca Masters |
| Aug 2023 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 0-1 | London System | chT-World Rapid |
| Feb 2023 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Munich FIDE GP w |
| Aug 2022 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Olympiad Women-44 |
| Nov 2021 | Mariya Muzychuk | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | FIDE Grand Swiss w |
| May 2021 | Mariya Muzychuk | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Gibraltar FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2019 | Mariya Muzychuk | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Monaco FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-EU rapid w |
| May 2019 | Mariya Muzychuk | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | English Defense | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Mariya Muzychuk | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | Hengshui IMSA Rapid w |
| Dec 2017 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Mariya Muzychuk | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Colle System | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2014 | Mariya Muzychuk | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2014 | Mariya Muzychuk | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Old Indian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Jul 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 15th ch-EU w |
| Apr 2014 | Mariya Muzychuk | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Ponziani Opening | Wch Rapid w |
| Jul 2012 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | chT-TUR |
| Nov 2011 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Berlin ND w 6th |
| Oct 2008 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 1st WMSG Rapid w |
| Oct 2008 | Mariya Muzychuk | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | 1st WMSG Blitz w |
| Apr 2008 | Mariya Muzychuk | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | chT-RUS w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Elisabeth Paehtz and Mariya Muzychuk?
In 26 recorded games, Elisabeth Paehtz has 8 wins, Mariya Muzychuk has 9 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Elisabeth Paehtz and Mariya Muzychuk played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Apr 2008 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Elisabeth Paehtz and Mariya Muzychuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.