Overview
Elisabeth Paehtz, known online as ElliPaehtz, is a German chess grandmaster and a celebrated streamer. Since earning the Grandmaster title from FIDE, she has been a fixture on the international stage, enchanting fans with sharp blitz runs, deep opening ideas, and a friendly, competitive spirit.
Her fast-paced presence shines in online channels and real boards alike, where she blends strategic depth with a knack for quick decisions.
Career highlights
- FIDE Grandmaster title holder, a testament to decades of top-level play
- Peak Blitz rating: 2617 (2021-06-04)
- Peak Rapid rating: 2629 (2020-08-27)
- Peak Bullet rating: 2567 (2020-12-18)
- Notable streaks: longest winning run of 25 games; current winning streak of 2; longest losing run of 10
Opening repertoire
Elisabeth is known for a versatile and well-prepared repertoire across time controls. In Blitz she often leans on sharp, proactive systems such as:
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — a long-running Blitz staple
- Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack — dynamic and aggressive setups
- East Indian Defense — flexible, resilient responses
- Sicilian Defense (various lines) — sharp counterplay for fast games
- Dörty Defense and other flexible setups that suit rapid decision-making
Streaming and public life
As a streamer, Elisabeth brings a blend of instructional commentary and humor to her audience. She shares live games, annotated ideas, and training routines, making high-level concepts accessible to fans from all levels. Her online presence complements her competitive drive, turning every broadcast into a lesson in courage and creativity at the chessboard.
Notable records and trivia
- Dominant presence in fast time controls with strong showings in Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet
- Echoes of a long, productive career visible in opening choices and game lengths across years
- Acknowledged for strategic depth and practical handling of pressure in online and offline events