Bogo-Indian Defense: Monticelli Trap

110 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score63.9%Range (90% confident): 56.4% – 71.2%Based on 110 games
0%63.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 56.4% – 71.2%
Outcome Distribution
57.8%12.1%30.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
10.Ng5
Bogo-Indian Defense: Monticelli Trap
Analyzen=110
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness88%
Draw Rate12.1%

What is the Bogo-Indian Defense: Monticelli Trap expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Bogo-Indian Defense: Monticelli Trap has a 63.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 56.4% and 71.2%), based on 110 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 69% → 58%

1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1800-1999: 69.2% win rate (5 games)
  • 2000-2199: 61.9% win rate (9 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.7% win rate (59 games)
  • 2500+: 58.4% win rate (37 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (66%), worst in Rapid (52%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 66.0% win rate (22 games)
  • Blitz: 55.1% win rate (72 games)
  • Rapid: 51.5% win rate (15 games)
  • Classical: 60.0% win rate (1 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
1000-1199
1200-1399
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499
2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.5% expected score (45 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 63.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 69.0% expected score (17 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 60.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 72.3% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bogo-Indian Defense: Monticelli Trap win rate?

The Bogo-Indian Defense: Monticelli Trap has a 57.8% (90% CI: 50.1%-65.4%) win rate for white, based on 110 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Bogo-Indian Defense: Monticelli Trap perform best?

The Bogo-Indian Defense: Monticelli Trap performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 53.7% win rate for white (59 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the Bogo-Indian Defense: Monticelli Trap?

The Bogo-Indian Defense: Monticelli Trap has a sharpness score of 87.9 (moderately decisive), meaning 87.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

Is the Bogo-Indian Defense: Monticelli Trap a good opening?

The Bogo-Indian Defense: Monticelli Trap is statistically favors white with a 57.8% (90% CI: 50.1%-65.4%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.