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French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack

100K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.6%Range (90% confident): 50.3% – 50.9%Based on 100K games
0%50.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.3% – 50.9%
Outcome Distribution
48.4%4.3%47.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
7.Qg4
French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack
Analyzen=100K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.3%

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 50.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.3% and 50.9%), based on 100K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 9.9% · Bullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 52%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 47.1% win rate (550 games)
  • 1000-1199: 48.4% win rate (1,733 games)
  • 1200-1399: 47.8% win rate (4,003 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.1% win rate (7,827 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.7% win rate (13,216 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.1% win rate (24,606 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.6% win rate (27,250 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.7% win rate (18,225 games)
  • 2500+: 52.0% win rate (3,038 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (56%), worst in Classical (41%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 56.3% win rate (74 games)
  • Bullet: 50.4% win rate (31,123 games)
  • Blitz: 48.0% win rate (56,794 games)
  • Rapid: 45.6% win rate (12,001 games)
  • Classical: 40.5% win rate (456 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

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.3% expected score (146 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (302 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 45.2% expected score (102 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (402 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (962 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.4% expected score (364 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (979 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (2,155 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (847 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 36.8% expected score (25 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (1,771 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.3% expected score (4,333 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.6% expected score (1,618 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 48.2% expected score (80 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 65.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.3% expected score (2,699 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.5% expected score (7,881 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 45.4% expected score (2,471 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 40.5% expected score (150 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 54.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (5,215 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (15,686 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 47.4% expected score (3,535 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 45.1% expected score (150 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 78.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.8% expected score (7,096 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (17,596 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (2,507 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 38.0% expected score (40 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (10,089 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.0% expected score (7,573 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.8% expected score (551 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 66.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.0% expected score (2,726 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.4% expected score (306 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 56.7% expected score (6 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate?

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 100K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack perform best?

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 51.7% win rate for white (18K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (50.4%) outperforms Classical (40.5%) by 9.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack?

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a sharpness score of 95.7 (very decisive), meaning 95.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 47.1% (90% CI: 43.6%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 550 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 48.4% (90% CI: 46.4%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 47.8% (90% CI: 46.5%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 4.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.2%-47.0%) win rate for white, based on 7.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 44.7% (90% CI: 43.9%-45.4%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 47.1% (90% CI: 46.6%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 25K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.1%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 27K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.1%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 18K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 52.0% (90% CI: 50.5%-53.5%) win rate for white, based on 3.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 50.4% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.9%) win rate for white (31K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.6%-48.3%) win rate for white (57K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 45.6% (90% CI: 44.8%-46.3%) win rate for white (12K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack has a 40.5% (90% CI: 36.8%-44.3%) win rate for white (456 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.3%.

Is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack a good opening?

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Richter Attack is statistically balanced with a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.7%) 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.