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Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense

13K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score58.2%Range (90% confident): 57.5% – 58.9%Based on 13K games
0%58.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 57.5% – 58.9%
Outcome Distribution
56.6%3.2%40.2%
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Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense
Analyzen=13K
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.2%

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 58.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 57.5% and 58.9%), based on 13K Lichess games.

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Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 12.8% · Classical best · Bullet worst

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 55% → 53%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 55.4% win rate (3,489 games)
  • 1000-1199: 57.3% win rate (2,771 games)
  • 1200-1399: 56.4% win rate (2,246 games)
  • 1400-1599: 59.3% win rate (1,946 games)
  • 1600-1799: 56.5% win rate (1,249 games)
  • 1800-1999: 53.8% win rate (559 games)
  • 2000-2199: 53.8% win rate (256 games)
  • 2200-2499: 54.0% win rate (129 games)
  • 2500+: 52.7% win rate (26 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (68%), worst in Bullet (55%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 55.0% win rate (203 games)
  • Bullet: 54.9% win rate (2,719 games)
  • Blitz: 55.8% win rate (5,890 games)
  • Rapid: 58.6% win rate (3,644 games)
  • Classical: 67.7% win rate (215 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: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 56.6% expected score (531 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 57.3% expected score (1,759 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 57.9% expected score (1,181 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.7% expected score (13 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 40.5% expected score (30 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 58.1% expected score (406 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 57.6% expected score (1,464 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 61.5% expected score (835 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 64.7% expected score (36 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 48.5% expected score (66 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (398 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 56.8% expected score (960 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 62.5% expected score (762 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 62.2% expected score (60 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 49.0% expected score (47 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 56.7% expected score (508 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 60.0% expected score (769 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 64.5% expected score (550 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 74.5% expected score (72 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 86.1% expected score (40 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 54.7% expected score (468 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 57.1% expected score (511 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 58.2% expected score (206 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 73.5% expected score (24 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (201 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 55.2% expected score (260 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 61.7% expected score (80 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 76.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 56.2% expected score (96 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (132 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 54.1% expected score (23 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (87 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 66.0% expected score (33 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 61.8% expected score (24 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate?

The Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 56.6% (90% CI: 55.9%-57.3%) win rate for white, based on 13K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense perform best?

The Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense performs best at 1400-1599 Elo with a 59.3% win rate for white (1.9K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (67.7%) outperforms UltraBullet (55.0%) by 12.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense?

The Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a sharpness score of 96.8 (very decisive), meaning 96.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 55.4% (90% CI: 54.0%-56.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 57.3% (90% CI: 55.7%-58.8%) win rate for white, based on 2.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 56.4% (90% CI: 54.7%-58.1%) win rate for white, based on 2.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 59.3% (90% CI: 57.4%-61.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 56.5% (90% CI: 54.2%-58.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 53.8% (90% CI: 50.3%-57.2%) win rate for white, based on 559 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 53.8% (90% CI: 48.7%-58.9%) win rate for white, based on 256 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 54.0% (90% CI: 46.8%-61.1%) win rate for white, based on 129 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 1.1% draw rate.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 55.0% (90% CI: 49.3%-60.7%) win rate for white (203 Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.2%.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 54.9% (90% CI: 53.3%-56.4%) win rate for white (2.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 55.8% (90% CI: 54.8%-56.9%) win rate for white (5.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 58.6% (90% CI: 57.2%-59.9%) win rate for white (3.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense has a 67.7% (90% CI: 62.4%-72.8%) win rate for white (215 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

Is the Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense a good opening?

The Goldsmith Defense: Picklepuss Defense is statistically favors white with a 56.6% (90% CI: 55.9%-57.3%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1400-1599 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.