Elisabeth Paehtz vs Xue Zhao
GM Elisabeth Paehtz (2404) · GM Xue Zhao (2433)
Elisabeth Paehtz and Xue Zhao have played 38 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Paehtz leads 9 wins to 20 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paehtz with White | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| Zhao with White | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Blitz | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 38 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | E Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Indian Defense | World Blitz w 2024 |
| Dec 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Monaco FIDE GP w |
| May 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | English Opening | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Hengshui IMSA Rapid w |
| Dec 2017 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2nd Huaian IMSA Rapid w |
| Dec 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Italian Game | Wch Rapid w |
| Mar 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Owen Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Indian Defense | China Elite Mind rapid w |
| Dec 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Apr 2014 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Dec 2013 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2013 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2013 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2013 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2012 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold w |
| Dec 2012 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2012 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid w |
| Jun 2012 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid w |
| Feb 2010 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Moscow Open C w |
| Oct 2008 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | 13th EU-Cup w |
| Oct 2008 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 1st WMSG Rapid w |
| Jul 2007 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | North Urals Cup w 5th |
| Jul 2007 | Xue Zhao | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Bad Homburg w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Elisabeth Paehtz and Xue Zhao?
In 38 recorded games, Elisabeth Paehtz has 9 wins, Xue Zhao has 20 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Elisabeth Paehtz and Xue Zhao played each other?
Our database records 38 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Elisabeth Paehtz and Xue Zhao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.