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French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation

4.9K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.8%Range (90% confident): 52.6% – 55.0%Based on 4.9K games
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Range (90% confident): 52.6% – 55.0%
Outcome Distribution
51.8%3.9%44.3%
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French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation
n=4.9K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.9%

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation has a 53.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.6% and 55.0%), based on 4.9K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 71% → 61%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • 1000-1199: 63.6% win rate (4 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.5% win rate (15 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.1% win rate (37 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.7% win rate (248 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.1% win rate (1,029 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.1% win rate (2,121 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.8% win rate (1,181 games)
  • 2500+: 61.4% win rate (237 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (55%), worst in Classical (42%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 52.1% win rate (1,482 games)
  • Blitz: 51.4% win rate (3,032 games)
  • Rapid: 55.1% win rate (339 games)
  • Classical: 42.2% win rate (21 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

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (17 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (102 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.2% expected score (122 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 44.9% expected score (18 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 23.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (242 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (698 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 59.5% expected score (83 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (501 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (1,471 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.5% expected score (143 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.8% expected score (436 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (663 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 65.2% expected score (81 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 65.2% expected score (187 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.3% expected score (47 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)

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48.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation win rate?

The French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation has a 51.8% (90% CI: 50.6%-53.0%) win rate for white, based on 4.9K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation perform best?

The French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 61.4% win rate for white (237 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (55.1%) outperforms Bullet (52.1%) by 3.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation?

The French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation has a sharpness score of 96.1 (very decisive), meaning 96.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation has a 46.7% (90% CI: 41.5%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 248 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 1.4% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation has a 52.1% (90% CI: 49.5%-54.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation has a 50.1% (90% CI: 48.3%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation has a 53.8% (90% CI: 51.4%-56.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation has a 61.4% (90% CI: 56.2%-66.5%) win rate for white, based on 237 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation has a 52.1% (90% CI: 49.9%-54.2%) win rate for white (1.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.3%.

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation has a 51.4% (90% CI: 49.9%-52.9%) win rate for white (3.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

What is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation has a 55.1% (90% CI: 50.6%-59.5%) win rate for white (339 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

Is the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation a good opening?

The French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Tartakower Variation is statistically favors white with a 51.8% (90% CI: 50.6%-53.0%) 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.