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French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line

245K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score49.3%Range (90% confident): 49.1% – 49.4%Based on 245K games
0%49.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.1% – 49.4%
Outcome Distribution
47.1%4.4%48.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
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French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line
Analyzen=245K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.4%

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 49.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.1% and 49.4%), based on 245K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 49%

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1400
1600
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2500+

  • 0-999: 42.7% win rate (1,153 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.1% win rate (4,289 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.1% win rate (11,360 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.2% win rate (28,273 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.2% win rate (52,082 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.8% win rate (72,682 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.3% win rate (53,659 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.4% win rate (19,665 games)
  • 2500+: 49.3% win rate (1,999 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~48%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 48.1% win rate (89 games)
  • Bullet: 46.8% win rate (58,899 games)
  • Blitz: 47.2% win rate (144,716 games)
  • Rapid: 47.0% win rate (39,499 games)
  • Classical: 47.3% win rate (1,959 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: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 42.5% expected score (424 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 45.9% expected score (570 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 42.2% expected score (158 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 47.2% expected score (1,903 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 49.8% expected score (1,893 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 45.3% expected score (484 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 46.5% expected score (3,871 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.5% expected score (6,022 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (1,430 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 66.4% expected score (26 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 47.8% expected score (21 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.2% expected score (7,874 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (15,900 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.2% expected score (4,297 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 52.2% expected score (181 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 44.9% expected score (18 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (10,822 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (31,589 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.7% expected score (9,095 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 51.0% expected score (558 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 53.5% expected score (13 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.4% expected score (13,035 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (45,485 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (13,329 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.3% expected score (820 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 52.5% expected score (19 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (11,338 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (33,231 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.1% expected score (8,727 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 48.7% expected score (344 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.9% expected score (8,216 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (9,474 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (1,953 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 52.5% expected score (19 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (1,416 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (552 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 59.1% expected score (26 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 57.7% expected score (5 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: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate?

The French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 47.1% (90% CI: 46.9%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 245K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line perform best?

The French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 49.3% win rate for white (2.0K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (47.2%) outperforms UltraBullet (48.1%) by -0.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line?

The French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a sharpness score of 95.6 (very decisive), meaning 95.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 42.7% (90% CI: 40.3%-45.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 47.1% (90% CI: 45.9%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 4.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 1.9% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.3%-46.9%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.7%-47.7%) win rate for white, based on 28K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.9%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 52K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 46.8% (90% CI: 46.5%-47.1%) win rate for white, based on 73K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 47.3% (90% CI: 46.9%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 54K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.8%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 20K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.9% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 49.3% (90% CI: 47.5%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 2.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 7.6% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 46.8% (90% CI: 46.5%-47.2%) win rate for white (59K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.4%) win rate for white (145K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.5%-47.4%) win rate for white (39K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.6%.

What is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line has a 47.3% (90% CI: 45.5%-49.2%) win rate for white (2.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.5%.

Is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line a good opening?

The French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Open System, Süchting Line is statistically balanced with a 47.1% (90% CI: 46.9%-47.2%) 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.