Elisabeth Paehtz: “For every kilo I gained, I gained ten Elo points”

Elisabeth Paehtz played an outstanding tournament in the Women’s Grand Swiss, where she came second. Her performance granted her a spot in the next Grand Prix, and she also scored a GM norm, but it is not entirely clear whether this was her second or third norm. In an interview, she explains why and talks about the factors that helped her improve during the last year or so. | Photos: FIDE