Elisabeth Paehtz vs Nana Dzagnidze
GM Elisabeth Paehtz (2404) · GM Nana Dzagnidze (2478)
Elisabeth Paehtz and Nana Dzagnidze have played 45 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Paehtz leads 10 wins to 18 - trailing overall, with 17 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (4 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Dzagnidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paehtz with White | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Dzagnidze with White | 24 | 3 | 10 | 11 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Dzagnidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Blitz | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Dzagnidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 45 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Nana Dzagnidze | E Paehtz | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Nikosia WGP |
| Jun 2024 | Nana Dzagnidze | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 4th Saint Louis Cairns Cup w |
| Jun 2023 | Nana Dzagnidze | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Global Chess League |
| Jun 2023 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3rd Saint Louis Cairns Cup w |
| Feb 2023 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Munich FIDE GP w |
| Oct 2021 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | FIDE Grand Swiss w |
| Sep 2021 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | Catalan | WchT w Pool-B |
| Jun 2021 | Nana Dzagnidze | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess w Q5 |
| May 2021 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Gibraltar FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | Sicilian | Monaco FIDE GP w |
| May 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Hengshui IMSA Rapid w |
| Feb 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st Saint Louis Cairns Cup w |
| Dec 2018 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | London System | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Nana Dzagnidze | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Huaian IMSA Basque w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Sicilian | Huaian IMSA Basque w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | Sicilian | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Nana Dzagnidze | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 2nd Huaian IMSA Rapid w |
| Oct 2017 | Nana Dzagnidze | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 22nd EU-Cup w |
| Mar 2016 | Nana Dzagnidze | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | China Elite Mind Basque w |
| Mar 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | China Elite Mind Basque w |
| Feb 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Italian Game | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Nana Dzagnidze | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Modern Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Nana Dzagnidze | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2014 | Nana Dzagnidze | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Jul 2014 | Nana Dzagnidze | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 15th ch-EU w |
| Apr 2014 | Nana Dzagnidze | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Wch Blitz Final w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Elisabeth Paehtz and Nana Dzagnidze?
In 45 recorded games, Elisabeth Paehtz has 10 wins, Nana Dzagnidze has 18 wins, and they have drawn 17 times.
How many times have Elisabeth Paehtz and Nana Dzagnidze played each other?
Our database records 45 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Elisabeth Paehtz and Nana Dzagnidze play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (4 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.