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French Defense: Classical Variation, Stahlberg Variation

158 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score55.0%Range (90% confident): 48.5% – 61.5%Based on 158 games
0%55.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.5% – 61.5%
Outcome Distribution
53.6%2.8%43.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
10...c4
French Defense: Classical Variation, Stahlberg Variation
Analyzen=158
Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.8%

What is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Stahlberg Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: Classical Variation, Stahlberg Variation has a 55.0% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 48.5% and 61.5%), based on 158 Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 79%

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2500+

  • 1200-1399: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 60.0% win rate (6 games)
  • 1600-1799: 31.0% win rate (13 games)
  • 1800-1999: 60.0% win rate (31 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.3% win rate (47 games)
  • 2200-2499: 57.0% win rate (52 games)
  • 2500+: 78.9% win rate (8 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (56%), worst in Classical (14%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 55.6% win rate (48 games)
  • Blitz: 53.9% win rate (94 games)
  • Rapid: 48.4% win rate (14 games)
  • Classical: 14.3% win rate (2 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 20.6% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 64.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (30 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 63.6% expected score (17 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 60.8% expected score (31 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 83.4% expected score (3 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: Classical Variation, Stahlberg Variation win rate?

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Stahlberg Variation has a 43.6% (90% CI: 37.2%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 158 rated games from Lichess.

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

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Stahlberg Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 38.3% win rate for white (52 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the French Defense: Classical Variation, Stahlberg Variation?

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Stahlberg Variation has a sharpness score of 97.2 (very decisive), meaning 97.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

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

The French Defense: Classical Variation, Stahlberg Variation is slightly favors black with a 43.6% (90% CI: 37.2%-50.1%) 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.