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French Defense: Perseus Gambit

617K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score48.5%Range (90% confident): 48.3% – 48.6%Based on 617K games
0%48.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.3% – 48.6%
Outcome Distribution
46.9%3.0%50.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.Nf3
French Defense: Perseus Gambit
Analyzen=617K
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.0%

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 48.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.3% and 48.6%), based on 617K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +5.0% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 12.6% · Bullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 45% → 51%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 44.5% win rate (33,872 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.1% win rate (50,388 games)
  • 1200-1399: 47.4% win rate (77,775 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.5% win rate (115,998 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.2% win rate (132,950 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.9% win rate (116,225 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.1% win rate (60,689 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.2% win rate (25,321 games)
  • 2500+: 51.3% win rate (3,587 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (49%), worst in Classical (36%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 47.4% win rate (10,560 games)
  • Bullet: 48.5% win rate (369,817 games)
  • Blitz: 45.1% win rate (190,619 games)
  • Rapid: 42.2% win rate (44,344 games)
  • Classical: 35.9% win rate (1,465 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: 46.1% expected score (279 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (12,477 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 45.9% expected score (14,069 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 42.7% expected score (6,978 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 45.8% expected score (69 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 48.7% expected score (947 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (25,241 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (17,227 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 45.2% expected score (6,790 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 45.1% expected score (183 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 46.5% expected score (2,181 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (43,244 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 46.8% expected score (24,262 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 45.8% expected score (7,791 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 43.0% expected score (297 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 43.7% expected score (2,984 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (68,204 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 46.7% expected score (35,781 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 42.3% expected score (8,517 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 32.7% expected score (512 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 49.5% expected score (2,217 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (78,072 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.4% expected score (45,070 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 45.3% expected score (7,312 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 37.2% expected score (279 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 55.7% expected score (1,190 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (71,278 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (38,295 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 45.0% expected score (5,352 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 36.1% expected score (110 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 56.8% expected score (519 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (44,668 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.3% expected score (14,026 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.0% expected score (1,463 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 39.7% expected score (13 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 52.2% expected score (230 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (23,103 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.4% expected score (1,847 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 45.0% expected score (139 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 32.8% expected score (13 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.9% expected score (3,530 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.9% expected score (42 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate?

The French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 46.9% (90% CI: 46.8%-47.0%) win rate for white, based on 617K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the French Defense: Perseus Gambit perform best?

The French Defense: Perseus Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 51.3% win rate for white (3.6K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (48.5%) outperforms Classical (35.9%) by 12.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit?

The French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a sharpness score of 97.0 (very decisive), meaning 97.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 44.5% (90% CI: 44.0%-44.9%) win rate for white, based on 34K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 47.1% (90% CI: 46.7%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 50K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 47.4% (90% CI: 47.1%-47.7%) win rate for white, based on 78K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 46.5% (90% CI: 46.3%-46.8%) win rate for white, based on 116K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.9%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 133K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 46.9% (90% CI: 46.7%-47.1%) win rate for white, based on 116K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 47.1% (90% CI: 46.8%-47.5%) win rate for white, based on 61K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 25K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 51.3% (90% CI: 49.9%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 3.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.6%-48.2%) win rate for white (11K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.3%-48.6%) win rate for white (370K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.6%.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 45.1% (90% CI: 44.9%-45.3%) win rate for white (191K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 42.2% (90% CI: 41.8%-42.6%) win rate for white (44K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the French Defense: Perseus Gambit has a 35.9% (90% CI: 33.9%-38.0%) win rate for white (1.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

Is the French Defense: Perseus Gambit a good opening?

The French Defense: Perseus Gambit is statistically balanced with a 46.9% (90% CI: 46.8%-47.0%) 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.