Elisabeth Paehtz vs Natalia Zhukova
GM Elisabeth Paehtz (2404) · GM Natalia Zhukova (2319)
Elisabeth Paehtz and Natalia Zhukova have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2005 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Paehtz leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paehtz with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Zhukova with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A42 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | E Paehtz | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | European Women Blitz 2024 |
| Oct 2023 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 27th EU-Cup w |
| Dec 2021 | Natalia Zhukova | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | Wch Blitz w |
| Nov 2019 | Natalia Zhukova | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-EU blitz w |
| Oct 2018 | Natalia Zhukova | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23rd EU-Cup w |
| Oct 2017 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | 22nd EU-Cup w |
| Dec 2016 | Natalia Zhukova | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2016 | Natalia Zhukova | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Nov 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 21st EU-Cup w |
| Apr 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Natalia Zhukova | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Jun 2012 | Natalia Zhukova | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Aug 2009 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | St Petersburg Baltic Queen w |
| Apr 2009 | Natalia Zhukova | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-RUS w 10th |
| Oct 2008 | Natalia Zhukova | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13th EU-Cup w |
| Aug 2005 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | French Defense | 15th chT-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Elisabeth Paehtz and Natalia Zhukova?
In 16 recorded games, Elisabeth Paehtz has 3 wins, Natalia Zhukova has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Elisabeth Paehtz and Natalia Zhukova played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Aug 2005 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Elisabeth Paehtz and Natalia Zhukova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.