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French Defense: Henneberger Variation

51K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.4%Range (90% confident): 54.0% – 54.7%Based on 51K games
0%54.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 54.0% – 54.7%
Outcome Distribution
52.7%3.2%44.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
4.Be3
French Defense: Henneberger Variation
Analyzen=51K
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.2%

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 54.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 54.0% and 54.7%), based on 51K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 47% → 43%

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1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 47.3% win rate (739 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.3% win rate (1,553 games)
  • 1200-1399: 53.2% win rate (3,510 games)
  • 1400-1599: 52.5% win rate (6,783 games)
  • 1600-1799: 54.0% win rate (10,735 games)
  • 1800-1999: 53.8% win rate (13,496 games)
  • 2000-2199: 52.5% win rate (8,588 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.7% win rate (3,853 games)
  • 2500+: 43.3% win rate (1,334 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (53%), worst in Classical (48%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 49.9% win rate (242 games)
  • Bullet: 52.9% win rate (18,360 games)
  • Blitz: 53.1% win rate (25,550 games)
  • Rapid: 50.8% win rate (6,278 games)
  • Classical: 47.7% win rate (161 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, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (152 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (406 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (177 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (502 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (818 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (228 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 56.3% expected score (1,318 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (1,723 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (450 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 63.8% expected score (13 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 53.6% expected score (40 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.6% expected score (2,161 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.6% expected score (3,549 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.8% expected score (1,014 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 54.9% expected score (19 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 49.3% expected score (132 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 56.1% expected score (3,009 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 56.2% expected score (5,780 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.5% expected score (1,741 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 48.7% expected score (73 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 53.0% expected score (48 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 56.0% expected score (3,731 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (7,745 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (1,930 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 48.9% expected score (42 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 73.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 54.6% expected score (3,293 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (4,632 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 55.4% expected score (648 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (2,878 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (879 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 53.8% expected score (90 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 46.8% expected score (1,316 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 47.5% expected score (18 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: Henneberger Variation win rate?

The French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 52.7% (90% CI: 52.4%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 51K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the French Defense: Henneberger Variation perform best?

The French Defense: Henneberger Variation performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 54.0% win rate for white (11K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (53.1%) outperforms Classical (47.7%) by 5.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation?

The French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a sharpness score of 96.8 (very decisive), meaning 96.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 47.3% (90% CI: 44.3%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 739 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 51.3% (90% CI: 49.2%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 53.2% (90% CI: 51.8%-54.6%) win rate for white, based on 3.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 52.5% (90% CI: 51.5%-53.5%) win rate for white, based on 6.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 54.0% (90% CI: 53.2%-54.8%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 53.8% (90% CI: 53.0%-54.5%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 52.5% (90% CI: 51.7%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 8.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 49.3%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 3.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 43.3% (90% CI: 41.1%-45.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 7.0% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 44.6%-55.2%) win rate for white (242 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 52.9% (90% CI: 52.3%-53.5%) win rate for white (18K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 53.1% (90% CI: 52.6%-53.6%) win rate for white (26K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 50.8% (90% CI: 49.8%-51.9%) win rate for white (6.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the French Defense: Henneberger Variation has a 47.7% (90% CI: 41.3%-54.1%) win rate for white (161 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

Is the French Defense: Henneberger Variation a good opening?

The French Defense: Henneberger Variation is statistically favors white with a 52.7% (90% CI: 52.4%-53.1%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.