Elisabeth Paehtz vs Yifan Hou
GM Elisabeth Paehtz (2404) · GM Yifan Hou (2596)
Elisabeth Paehtz and Yifan Hou have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2007 and the most recent in Oct 2019. Paehtz leads 2 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paehtz with White | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Hou with White | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Blitz | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Hou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Cap d'Agde Karpov Trophy |
| Oct 2019 | Yifan Hou | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Cap d'Agde Karpov Trophy |
| Sep 2017 | Yifan Hou | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Douglas IoM Open |
| Oct 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Sicilian | Douglas IoM Open |
| Dec 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Yifan Hou | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2013 | Yifan Hou | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2013 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2012 | Yifan Hou | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2012 | Yifan Hou | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid w |
| Aug 2012 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Olympiad Women-40 |
| Dec 2011 | Yifan Hou | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold w |
| Dec 2011 | Yifan Hou | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | French Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid w |
| Oct 2008 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | 1st WMSG Rapid Pair |
| Oct 2008 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Yifan Hou | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1st WMSG Blitz Pair |
| Oct 2007 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Yifan Hou | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12th EU-Cup w |
| Jul 2007 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Yifan Hou | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | North Urals Cup w 5th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Elisabeth Paehtz and Yifan Hou?
In 17 recorded games, Elisabeth Paehtz has 2 wins, Yifan Hou has 11 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Elisabeth Paehtz and Yifan Hou played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jul 2007 to Oct 2019.
What openings do Elisabeth Paehtz and Yifan Hou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.