Döry Defense

1 variations · 54K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

Döry Defense gives White a 53.4% expected score — a strong opening choice.

With a minimum advantage of 6.0%, this opening reliably outperforms the baseline 50% expected score.

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Rating

Time

White Expected Score0.0%Range (90% confident): 53.0% – 53.8%Aggregated from 1 variations

0%53.4%100%

Range (90% confident): 53.0% – 53.8%

ContextOverall · n=54K

Outcome Distribution

51.8%3.2%45.0%

Win

Draw

Loss

2...Ne4

Döry Defense

Variations1

Games (Context)54K

Avg Length32 moves

Draw Rate3.2%

What Should I Play?

Player-controlled continuations for White · Overall · limited data

No continuation list is available for this context yet (needs more games).

Continuations show the most common variations from this opening. Higher expected scores indicate better statistical outcomes, but familiarity and playstyle matter too.

Snapshot

Overall, the Döry Defense family has a 53.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.0% and 53.8%), aggregated from 1 variations and 54K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 51% → 42%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (55%), worst in UltraBullet (48%)

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Rating vs Time Control Matrix

Click cells to filter · White expected scores

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

Rating	Rapid	Class
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

0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 42.6% expected score (12 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 51.6% expected score (1,868 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (3,643 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 53.9% expected score (1,853 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 61.7% expected score (20 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 39.9% expected score (63 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (1,981 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (2,991 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 57.0% expected score (1,340 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 54.7% expected score (52 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 37.2% expected score (248 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (2,212 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 56.4% expected score (2,607 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 61.7% expected score (1,001 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 52.2% expected score (111 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 44.3% expected score (949 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (3,916 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (2,152 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 58.3% expected score (607 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 61.6% expected score (98 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 45.3% expected score (1,978 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (4,844 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 56.5% expected score (2,014 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 56.0% expected score (430 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.0% expected score (36 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 51.5% expected score (2,002 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (5,153 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 56.6% expected score (1,162 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 61.0% expected score (304 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 81.6% expected score (8 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 59.0% expected score (747 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (3,062 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (1,066 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 61.5% expected score (182 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 56.6% expected score (158 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.7% expected score (1,471 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.6% expected score (641 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.3% expected score (86 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (421 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.9% expected score (21 games)

Matrix view reveals how performance varies across rating brackets and time controls. Green indicates favorable, red indicates challenging contexts.

Variations (1)

Döry Defense54K games

Winning53.4%

Analyze Döry Defense PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Döry Defense win rate?

The Döry Defense family has a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.4%-52.2%) win rate for white, aggregated from 1 variations and 54K rated games from Lichess.

How many Döry Defense variations are there?

This analysis covers 1 Döry Defense variations with sufficient game data. Each variation has its own statistics page with detailed win rates by rating and time control.

At what rating does the Döry Defense perform best?

The Döry Defense family performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 54.4% win rate for white (6.4K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Döry Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (55.0%) outperforms UltraBullet (47.7%) by 7.3% across all Döry Defense variations.

How sharp is the Döry Defense?

Döry Defense games are 96.8% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 32 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Döry Defense a good opening family?

The Döry Defense family is statistically favors white overall with a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.4%-52.2%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 1 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.