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French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation

9.8K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score46.3%Range (90% confident): 45.5% – 47.1%Based on 9.8K games
0%46.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.5% – 47.1%
Outcome Distribution
44.4%3.7%51.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...O-O
French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation
Analyzen=9.8K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.7%

What is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation has a 46.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 45.5% and 47.1%), based on 9.8K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 71% → 36%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.3% win rate (32 games)
  • 1200-1399: 47.9% win rate (83 games)
  • 1400-1599: 34.1% win rate (182 games)
  • 1600-1799: 42.3% win rate (546 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.4% win rate (1,770 games)
  • 2000-2199: 45.5% win rate (3,660 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.4% win rate (2,648 games)
  • 2500+: 35.8% win rate (921 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~45%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 42.9% win rate (3,682 games)
  • Blitz: 45.4% win rate (5,520 games)
  • Rapid: 44.2% win rate (617 games)
  • Classical: 43.4% win rate (25 games)

Black% 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

  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (25 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (43 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 43.6% expected score (14 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 35.2% expected score (59 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 43.9% expected score (96 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 22.6% expected score (24 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 42.8% expected score (241 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.3% expected score (251 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 35.5% expected score (50 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 43.8% expected score (619 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.9% expected score (1,030 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 43.0% expected score (113 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 55.3% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.3% expected score (1,112 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (2,347 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.8% expected score (197 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 59.1% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 45.6% expected score (978 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (1,497 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (173 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 40.3% expected score (637 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 37.8% expected score (240 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 22.9% expected score (39 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 27.0% expected score (5 games)

Related Openings

Parent
French Defense
45.7%
Variations (5)
French Defense: Knight Variation
48.3%
French Defense: Exchange Variation
47.7%
French Defense: Normal Variation
50.3%
French Defense: Advance Variation
48.0%
French Defense: Queen's Knight
48.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation win rate?

The French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.1%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 9.8K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation perform best?

The French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 58.4% win rate for white (921 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (54.4%) outperforms Rapid (51.5%) by 2.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation?

The French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation has a sharpness score of 96.3 (very decisive), meaning 96.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation has a 57.5% (90% CI: 51.5%-63.4%) win rate for white, based on 182 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 8.4% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation has a 54.0% (90% CI: 50.5%-57.5%) win rate for white, based on 546 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation has a 50.6% (90% CI: 48.7%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation has a 51.1% (90% CI: 49.8%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 3.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 49.1%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation has a 58.4% (90% CI: 55.7%-61.0%) win rate for white, based on 921 Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation has a 54.4% (90% CI: 53.0%-55.7%) win rate for white (3.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.7%.

What is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation has a 50.3% (90% CI: 49.2%-51.4%) win rate for white (5.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation has a 51.5% (90% CI: 48.2%-54.8%) win rate for white (617 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

Is the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation a good opening?

The French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Spielmann Variation is statistically favors white with a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.1%-52.7%) 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.