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French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation

2.4K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score45.6%Range (90% confident): 43.9% – 47.3%Based on 2.4K games
0%45.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 43.9% – 47.3%
Outcome Distribution
43.9%3.3%52.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
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French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation
Analyzen=2.4K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.3%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation has a 45.6% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 43.9% and 47.3%), based on 2.4K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 64% → 41%

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1400
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 63.6% win rate (4 games)
  • 1000-1199: 41.5% win rate (19 games)
  • 1200-1399: 54.2% win rate (40 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.2% win rate (89 games)
  • 1600-1799: 42.5% win rate (209 games)
  • 1800-1999: 42.0% win rate (454 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.2% win rate (806 games)
  • 2200-2499: 40.1% win rate (566 games)
  • 2500+: 41.2% win rate (184 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (48%), worst in Rapid (38%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 46.1% win rate (857 games)
  • Blitz: 43.3% win rate (1,312 games)
  • Rapid: 37.7% win rate (188 games)
  • Classical: 48.4% win rate (14 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 32.6% expected score (10 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (12 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 65.6% expected score (21 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 38.3% expected score (7 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (21 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 44.5% expected score (53 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 60.4% expected score (13 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (65 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (114 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 21.2% expected score (28 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (126 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 42.4% expected score (266 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.2% expected score (54 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 39.5% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (224 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (526 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.4% expected score (54 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 44.8% expected score (238 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 40.9% expected score (299 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 35.2% expected score (29 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (158 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 28.2% expected score (26 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, Teichmann Variation win rate?

The French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation has a 52.8% (90% CI: 51.1%-54.5%) win rate for white, based on 2.4K rated games from Lichess.

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

The French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 55.8% win rate for white (566 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (53.3%) outperforms Bullet (51.5%) by 1.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation has a sharpness score of 96.7 (very decisive), meaning 96.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation has a 54.4% (90% CI: 48.7%-60.0%) win rate for white, based on 209 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation has a 54.3% (90% CI: 50.5%-58.2%) win rate for white, based on 454 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 46.6%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 806 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation has a 55.8% (90% CI: 52.3%-59.2%) win rate for white, based on 566 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation has a 55.8% (90% CI: 49.8%-61.7%) win rate for white, based on 184 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation has a 51.5% (90% CI: 48.7%-54.3%) win rate for white (857 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.4%.

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

In Blitz games, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation has a 53.3% (90% CI: 51.1%-55.6%) win rate for white (1.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

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

In Rapid games, the French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation has a 54.6% (90% CI: 48.7%-60.5%) win rate for white (188 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.7%.

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

The French Defense: Alekhine-Chatard Attack, Teichmann Variation is statistically favors white with a 52.8% (90% CI: 51.1%-54.5%) 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.