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Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense

2.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.1%Range (90% confident): 48.4% – 51.8%Based on 2.2K games
0%50.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.4% – 51.8%
Outcome Distribution
47.2%5.7%47.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense
Analyzen=2.2K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate5.7%

What is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense has a 50.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.4% and 51.8%), based on 2.2K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~54%)

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2500+

  • 0-999: 53.5% win rate (20 games)
  • 1000-1199: 44.3% win rate (38 games)
  • 1200-1399: 42.0% win rate (64 games)
  • 1400-1599: 53.0% win rate (56 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.6% win rate (106 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.5% win rate (285 games)
  • 2000-2199: 45.4% win rate (660 games)
  • 2200-2499: 46.8% win rate (758 games)
  • 2500+: 53.6% win rate (244 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (50%), worst in UltraBullet (43%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 46.2% win rate (1,146 games)
  • Blitz: 47.9% win rate (961 games)
  • Rapid: 49.8% win rate (118 games)
  • Classical: 45.5% win rate (4 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
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2200-2499—
2500+——

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 67.3% expected score (13 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 34.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 32.8% expected score (13 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 41.8% expected score (29 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (25 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 60.2% expected score (28 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 42.7% expected score (19 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (41 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (59 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 43.9% expected score (120 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (151 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (12 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.6% expected score (280 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (345 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 54.3% expected score (34 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.0% expected score (449 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (282 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.5% expected score (26 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.5% expected score (182 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.3% expected score (59 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)

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Grünfeld Defense: Brinckmann Attack, Grünfeld Gambit
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Grünfeld Defense: Brinckmann Attack, Grünfeld Gambit Accepted
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense win rate?

The Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense has a 47.2% (90% CI: 45.5%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 2.2K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense perform best?

The Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 53.6% win rate for white (244 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (47.9%) outperforms Rapid (49.8%) by -1.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense?

The Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense has a sharpness score of 94.3 (decisive), meaning 94.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

What is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense has a 51.6% (90% CI: 43.7%-59.5%) win rate for white, based on 106 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense has a 44.5% (90% CI: 39.7%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 285 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense has a 45.4% (90% CI: 42.3%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 660 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense has a 46.8% (90% CI: 43.8%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 758 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 7.2% draw rate.

What is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense has a 53.6% (90% CI: 48.3%-58.8%) win rate for white, based on 244 Lichess games. Average game length is 44 moves with a 6.3% draw rate.

What is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense has a 46.2% (90% CI: 43.8%-48.7%) win rate for white (1.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

What is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense has a 47.9% (90% CI: 45.3%-50.6%) win rate for white (961 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.4%.

What is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense has a 49.8% (90% CI: 42.3%-57.3%) win rate for white (118 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.1%.

Is the Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense a good opening?

The Grünfeld Defense: Flohr Defense is statistically balanced with a 47.2% (90% CI: 45.5%-48.9%) 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.