Irina Krush vs Elisabeth Paehtz
GM Irina Krush (2401) · GM Elisabeth Paehtz (2404)
Irina Krush and Elisabeth Paehtz have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2006 and the most recent in Jun 2024. Krush leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Krush | Draws | Paehtz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krush with White | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Paehtz with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Krush | Draws | Paehtz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Krush | Draws | Paehtz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Irina Krush | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4th Saint Louis Cairns Cup w |
| Jun 2023 | Irina Krush | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3rd Saint Louis Cairns Cup w |
| May 2020 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Irina Krush | 0-1 | London System | 2nd Isolated Queens Internet Open |
| May 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Irina Krush | 1-0 | London System | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Irina Krush | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | English Defense | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Irina Krush | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Hengshui IMSA Rapid w |
| Feb 2019 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Irina Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 1st Saint Louis Cairns Cup w |
| Mar 2016 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Modern Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Irina Krush | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Irina Krush | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | English Opening | China Elite Mind rapid w |
| Apr 2014 | Irina Krush | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Irina Krush | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Oct 2008 | Irina Krush | Elisabeth Paehtz | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1st WMSG Blitz Pair |
| Aug 2006 | Irina Krush | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Dortmund Match w |
| Aug 2006 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Irina Krush | 0-1 | Sicilian | Dortmund Match w |
| Aug 2006 | Irina Krush | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Dortmund Match w |
| Aug 2006 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Irina Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Dortmund Match w |
| Jul 2006 | Irina Krush | Elisabeth Paehtz | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Dortmund Match w |
| Jul 2006 | Elisabeth Paehtz | Irina Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Dortmund Match w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Irina Krush and Elisabeth Paehtz?
In 19 recorded games, Irina Krush has 4 wins, Elisabeth Paehtz has 6 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Irina Krush and Elisabeth Paehtz played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jul 2006 to Jun 2024.
What openings do Irina Krush and Elisabeth Paehtz play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.