French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation

1.1M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score48.2%Range (90% confident): 48.2% – 48.3%Based on 1.1M games
0%48.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.2% – 48.3%
Outcome Distribution
46.1%4.2%49.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...Bd7
French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation
Analyzen=1.1M
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.2%

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 48.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.2% and 48.3%), based on 1.1M Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 50%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 43.1% win rate (6,118 games)
  • 1000-1199: 44.5% win rate (26,778 games)
  • 1200-1399: 43.9% win rate (71,266 games)
  • 1400-1599: 43.9% win rate (139,434 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.3% win rate (220,980 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.8% win rate (272,532 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.7% win rate (229,595 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.6% win rate (142,136 games)
  • 2500+: 50.1% win rate (29,782 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (48%), worst in Classical (42%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 44.8% win rate (178 games)
  • Bullet: 48.0% win rate (283,017 games)
  • Blitz: 45.9% win rate (678,482 games)
  • Rapid: 43.9% win rate (168,980 games)
  • Classical: 42.4% win rate (7,964 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
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1800-1999
2000-2199
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2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 43.9% expected score (3,355 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 44.9% expected score (2,310 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (448 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 45.5% expected score (11,212 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (12,819 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 45.7% expected score (2,718 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (18 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 46.8% expected score (30 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (22,796 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 45.2% expected score (38,433 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 45.6% expected score (9,833 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 44.6% expected score (174 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 45.8% expected score (57 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.6% expected score (34,695 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 45.5% expected score (78,332 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 44.4% expected score (25,276 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 43.4% expected score (1,074 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 43.7% expected score (30 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (46,769 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.2% expected score (127,883 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 44.4% expected score (43,720 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 41.8% expected score (2,578 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 72.3% expected score (12 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (51,903 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (169,486 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.5% expected score (48,188 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 47.8% expected score (2,943 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 43.3% expected score (28 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (47,444 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (152,114 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (29,045 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 51.5% expected score (964 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 20.6% expected score (7 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (48,032 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (84,735 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.1% expected score (9,220 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (142 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (16,811 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (12,370 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 55.6% expected score (532 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 48.6% expected score (69 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate?

The French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 46.1% (90% CI: 46.0%-46.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.1M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation perform best?

The French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 50.1% win rate for white (30K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (48.0%) outperforms UltraBullet (44.8%) by 3.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation?

The French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a sharpness score of 95.8 (very decisive), meaning 95.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 43.1% (90% CI: 42.0%-44.1%) win rate for white, based on 6.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 44.5% (90% CI: 44.0%-45.0%) win rate for white, based on 27K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 43.9% (90% CI: 43.6%-44.2%) win rate for white, based on 71K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 43.9% (90% CI: 43.7%-44.1%) win rate for white, based on 139K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 44.3% (90% CI: 44.1%-44.5%) win rate for white, based on 221K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 45.8% (90% CI: 45.7%-46.0%) win rate for white, based on 273K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.6%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 230K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.4%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 142K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.6%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 30K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 8.5% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 44.8% (90% CI: 38.8%-51.0%) win rate for white (178 Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.3%.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.8%-48.1%) win rate for white (283K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 45.9% (90% CI: 45.8%-46.0%) win rate for white (678K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 43.9% (90% CI: 43.7%-44.1%) win rate for white (169K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

What is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation has a 42.4% (90% CI: 41.5%-43.3%) win rate for white (8.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.9%.

Is the French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation a good opening?

The French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation is statistically balanced with a 46.1% (90% CI: 46.0%-46.2%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.