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French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation

5.0K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.7%Range (90% confident): 53.5% – 55.8%Based on 5.0K games
0%54.7%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.5% – 55.8%
Outcome Distribution
52.0%5.3%42.7%
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French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation
n=5.0K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.3%

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation has a 54.7% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.5% and 55.8%), based on 5.0K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 14% → 51%

1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1200-1399: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • 1400-1599: 57.9% win rate (8 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.8% win rate (59 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.4% win rate (231 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.0% win rate (1,415 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.8% win rate (2,516 games)
  • 2500+: 51.2% win rate (792 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (54%), worst in Classical (39%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 50.9% win rate (1,491 games)
  • Blitz: 52.3% win rate (3,349 games)
  • Rapid: 54.3% win rate (178 games)
  • Classical: 38.5% win rate (5 games)

White% 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, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 65.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.6% expected score (33 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (21 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (66 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (154 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.3% expected score (277 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.6% expected score (1,081 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (56 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 56.2% expected score (631 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.2% expected score (1,792 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 60.1% expected score (93 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (478 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 60.2% expected score (297 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% 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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation win rate?

The French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 50.8%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 5.0K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation perform best?

The French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 52.8% win rate for white (2.5K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (52.3%) outperforms Rapid (54.3%) by -2.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation?

The French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation has a sharpness score of 94.7 (decisive), meaning 94.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation has a 51.4% (90% CI: 46.0%-56.8%) win rate for white, based on 231 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 1.5% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 48.8%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation has a 52.8% (90% CI: 51.2%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 48.3%-54.1%) win rate for white, based on 792 Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 7.0% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation has a 50.9% (90% CI: 48.8%-53.0%) win rate for white (1.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation has a 52.3% (90% CI: 50.9%-53.7%) win rate for white (3.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation has a 54.3% (90% CI: 48.2%-60.4%) win rate for white (178 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.7%.

Is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation a good opening?

The French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Dr. Olland Variation is statistically favors white with a 52.0% (90% CI: 50.8%-53.1%) 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.