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French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation

3.4K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score58.2%Range (90% confident): 56.8% – 59.6%Based on 3.4K games
0%58.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 56.8% – 59.6%
Outcome Distribution
56.4%3.6%40.0%
Win
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French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation
Analyzen=3.4K
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.6%

What is the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation has a 58.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 56.8% and 59.6%), based on 3.4K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 71% → 57%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.7% win rate (6 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.9% win rate (25 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.6% win rate (68 games)
  • 1600-1799: 53.9% win rate (235 games)
  • 1800-1999: 55.5% win rate (819 games)
  • 2000-2199: 57.2% win rate (1,481 games)
  • 2200-2499: 56.8% win rate (630 games)
  • 2500+: 57.2% win rate (85 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (58%), worst in Classical (33%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 58.0% win rate (817 games)
  • Blitz: 55.7% win rate (2,203 games)
  • Rapid: 57.3% win rate (322 games)
  • Classical: 33.3% win rate (9 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (21 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 59.3% expected score (47 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 62.7% expected score (38 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (173 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 61.8% expected score (24 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 62.4% expected score (132 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 56.6% expected score (545 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 57.6% expected score (138 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 58.4% expected score (303 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 59.3% expected score (1,059 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 60.6% expected score (117 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 59.6% expected score (270 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.5% expected score (332 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 64.6% expected score (26 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.6% expected score (61 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 61.1% expected score (21 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation win rate?

The French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation has a 56.4% (90% CI: 55.0%-57.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.4K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation perform best?

The French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 57.2% win rate for white (1.5K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (58.0%) outperforms Rapid (57.3%) by 0.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation?

The French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation has a sharpness score of 96.4 (very decisive), meaning 96.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

What is the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation has a 53.9% (90% CI: 48.6%-59.2%) win rate for white, based on 235 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation has a 55.5% (90% CI: 52.7%-58.4%) win rate for white, based on 819 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation has a 57.2% (90% CI: 55.1%-59.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation has a 56.8% (90% CI: 53.5%-60.0%) win rate for white, based on 630 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation has a 58.0% (90% CI: 55.1%-60.8%) win rate for white (817 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

What is the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation has a 55.7% (90% CI: 53.9%-57.4%) win rate for white (2.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

What is the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation has a 57.3% (90% CI: 52.8%-61.8%) win rate for white (322 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

Is the French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation a good opening?

The French Defense: Steinitz Variation, Bradford Attack Variation is statistically favors white with a 56.4% (90% CI: 55.0%-57.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.