Elisabeth Paehtz vs Zhongyi Tan
GM Elisabeth Paehtz (2404) · GM Zhongyi Tan (2517)
Elisabeth Paehtz and Zhongyi Tan have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2016 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Paehtz leads 2 wins to 13 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Tan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paehtz with White | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Tan with White | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Tan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paehtz | Draws | Tan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | E Paehtz | Zhongyi Tan | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Monaco WGP |
| Oct 2024 | Zhongyi Tan | E Paehtz | 1-0 | Sicilian | Shymkent WGP |
| Jun 2024 | Zhongyi Tan | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4th Saint Louis Cairns Cup w |
| Feb 2023 | Zhongyi Tan | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Munich FIDE GP w |
| Sep 2022 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Zhongyi Tan | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Astana GP w |
| May 2020 | Zhongyi Tan | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | FIDE Steinitz Memorial w |
| May 2020 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Indian Defense | FIDE Steinitz Memorial w |
| Dec 2019 | Zhongyi Tan | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Zhongyi Tan | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | London System | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | London System | Hengshui IMSA Rapid w |
| Dec 2017 | Zhongyi Tan | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Huaian IMSA Basque w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Huaian IMSA Basque w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Zhongyi Tan | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2nd Huaian IMSA Rapid w |
| Mar 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Zhongyi Tan | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Zhongyi Tan | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Slav Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Zhongyi Tan | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Réti Opening | China Elite Mind rapid w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Elisabeth Paehtz and Zhongyi Tan?
In 19 recorded games, Elisabeth Paehtz has 2 wins, Zhongyi Tan has 13 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Elisabeth Paehtz and Zhongyi Tan played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Feb 2016 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Elisabeth Paehtz and Zhongyi Tan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (2 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.