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French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation

54K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.3%Range (90% confident): 51.9% – 52.6%Based on 54K games
0%52.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.9% – 52.6%
Outcome Distribution
50.3%4.0%45.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
5.Nce2
French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation
Analyzen=54K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.0%

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 52.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.9% and 52.6%), based on 54K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 33% → 54%

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1600
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2500+

  • 0-999: 33.3% win rate (15 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.9% win rate (70 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.3% win rate (312 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.2% win rate (1,204 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.1% win rate (5,054 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.9% win rate (12,488 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.4% win rate (18,105 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.7% win rate (13,171 games)
  • 2500+: 53.6% win rate (3,235 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~52%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.7% win rate (33 games)
  • Bullet: 51.3% win rate (19,417 games)
  • Blitz: 49.7% win rate (30,087 games)
  • Rapid: 49.4% win rate (3,978 games)
  • Classical: 51.6% win rate (139 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: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 46.5% expected score (41 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (26 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (186 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 41.3% expected score (113 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 77.6% expected score (13 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (493 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (639 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.7% expected score (64 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 40.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.9% expected score (1,467 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.4% expected score (3,138 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (408 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 54.5% expected score (21 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (3,058 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (8,054 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.9% expected score (1,327 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.1% expected score (45 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (5,119 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.4% expected score (11,386 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (1,543 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 55.6% expected score (52 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (6,542 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (6,009 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.0% expected score (603 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (14 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (2,500 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.7% expected score (718 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 60.9% expected score (17 games)

Related Openings

Parent
French Defense
45.7%
Variations (5)
French Defense: Advance Variation
48.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation
46.1%
French Defense: Advance Variation, Extended Bishop Swap
48.6%
French Defense: Advance Variation, Frenkel Gambit
46.5%
French Defense: Advance Variation, Lputian Variation
48.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation win rate?

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 50.3% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 54K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation perform best?

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 53.6% win rate for white (3.2K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (51.3%) outperforms Classical (51.6%) by -0.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation?

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a sharpness score of 96.0 (very decisive), meaning 96.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 43.7%-53.0%) win rate for white, based on 312 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 48.2% (90% CI: 45.8%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 46.9%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 5.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.1%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 50.4% (90% CI: 49.8%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 18K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.0%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 53.6% (90% CI: 52.1%-55.0%) win rate for white, based on 3.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 51.3% (90% CI: 50.7%-51.9%) win rate for white (19K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 49.7% (90% CI: 49.2%-50.2%) win rate for white (30K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 48.1%-50.7%) win rate for white (4.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation has a 51.6% (90% CI: 44.7%-58.5%) win rate for white (139 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

Is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation a good opening?

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Shirov-Anand Variation is statistically balanced with a 50.3% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.6%) 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.