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French Defense: Schlechter Variation

804K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.9%Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 52.0%Based on 804K games
0%51.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 52.0%
Outcome Distribution
49.6%4.6%45.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.Bd3
French Defense: Schlechter Variation
Analyzen=804K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.6%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 51.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.8% and 52.0%), based on 804K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 51%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 46.1% win rate (12,799 games)
  • 1000-1199: 48.5% win rate (21,066 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.1% win rate (37,218 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.2% win rate (66,310 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.3% win rate (127,674 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.5% win rate (216,342 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.8% win rate (192,789 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.5% win rate (107,917 games)
  • 2500+: 51.3% win rate (21,451 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (52%), worst in Classical (48%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 51.5% win rate (819 games)
  • Bullet: 49.9% win rate (231,987 games)
  • Blitz: 49.6% win rate (454,031 games)
  • Rapid: 49.2% win rate (111,621 games)
  • Classical: 47.8% win rate (5,108 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: 33.0% expected score (22 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 45.4% expected score (2,385 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (6,839 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (3,519 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 26.1% expected score (34 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 39.4% expected score (36 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (4,994 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (10,819 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 49.7% expected score (5,077 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 47.9% expected score (140 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 55.4% expected score (101 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (10,206 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (18,076 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.0% expected score (8,530 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 42.2% expected score (305 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 54.8% expected score (433 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (17,822 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (34,539 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.5% expected score (12,728 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 49.8% expected score (788 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (170 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (32,542 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (72,960 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.8% expected score (20,725 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.2% expected score (1,277 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 45.0% expected score (38 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (49,775 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (133,668 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.9% expected score (31,185 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 53.6% expected score (1,676 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 55.8% expected score (16 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.8% expected score (50,658 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (118,630 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.7% expected score (22,737 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 54.0% expected score (748 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 27.8% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (46,973 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.7% expected score (53,807 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.9% expected score (6,996 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 60.8% expected score (138 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (16,632 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.2% expected score (4,693 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 56.4% expected score (124 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 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: Schlechter Variation win rate?

The French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.5%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 804K rated games from Lichess.

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

The French Defense: Schlechter Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 51.3% win rate for white (21K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (49.9%) outperforms Classical (47.8%) by 2.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: Schlechter Variation?

The French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a sharpness score of 95.4 (very decisive), meaning 95.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.4%-46.9%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 48.5% (90% CI: 47.9%-49.0%) win rate for white, based on 21K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 37K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 66K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.1%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 128K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.3%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 216K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.6%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 193K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.3%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 108K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 51.3% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 21K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 7.4% draw rate.

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

In UltraBullet games, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 51.5% (90% CI: 48.6%-54.4%) win rate for white (819 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.0%.

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

In Bullet games, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.7%-50.0%) win rate for white (232K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.3%.

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

In Blitz games, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.4%-49.7%) win rate for white (454K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

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

In Rapid games, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.5%) win rate for white (112K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

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

In Classical games, the French Defense: Schlechter Variation has a 47.8% (90% CI: 46.6%-48.9%) win rate for white (5.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.2%.

Is the French Defense: Schlechter Variation a good opening?

The French Defense: Schlechter Variation is statistically balanced with a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.5%-49.7%) 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.