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Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5

7.0K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.1%Range (90% confident): 52.1% – 54.1%Based on 7.0K games
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Range (90% confident): 52.1% – 54.1%
Outcome Distribution
48.6%8.9%42.5%
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Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5
Analyzen=7.0K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness91%
Draw Rate8.9%

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 53.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.1% and 54.1%), based on 7.0K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 45% → 36%

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  • 0-999: 45.2% win rate (66 games)
  • 1000-1199: 53.5% win rate (207 games)
  • 1200-1399: 52.7% win rate (449 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.5% win rate (814 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.2% win rate (1,258 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.0% win rate (1,375 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.1% win rate (1,069 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.0% win rate (1,014 games)
  • 2500+: 35.6% win rate (793 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (50%), worst in Classical (39%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 46.4% win rate (1,503 games)
  • Blitz: 49.1% win rate (3,999 games)
  • Rapid: 50.0% win rate (1,466 games)
  • Classical: 38.9% win rate (77 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, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (30 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 62.3% expected score (23 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 25.9% expected score (13 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.9% expected score (63 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 54.5% expected score (99 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 56.5% expected score (45 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.1% expected score (94 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 54.1% expected score (245 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 60.0% expected score (104 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (170 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (439 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (199 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (191 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (740 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.8% expected score (307 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 45.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 55.3% expected score (197 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (811 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.2% expected score (350 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 36.5% expected score (17 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (190 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (614 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 54.0% expected score (253 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.7% expected score (12 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.3% expected score (232 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (641 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (131 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 63.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (336 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.2% expected score (387 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 62.2% expected score (64 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 63.3% expected score (6 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 win rate?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.6%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 7.0K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 perform best?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 52.7% win rate for white (449 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (49.1%) outperforms Classical (38.9%) by 10.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a sharpness score of 91.1 (decisive), meaning 91.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 53.5% (90% CI: 47.8%-59.1%) win rate for white, based on 207 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 52.7% (90% CI: 48.8%-56.6%) win rate for white, based on 449 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 49.5% (90% CI: 46.6%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 814 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 50.2% (90% CI: 47.9%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 50.0% (90% CI: 47.8%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 50.1% (90% CI: 47.6%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 50.0% (90% CI: 47.4%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 8.6% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 35.6% (90% CI: 32.8%-38.4%) win rate for white, based on 793 Lichess games. Average game length is 57 moves with a 41.0% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 46.4% (90% CI: 44.3%-48.5%) win rate for white (1.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 13.1%.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 49.1% (90% CI: 47.8%-50.4%) win rate for white (4.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.9%.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 has a 50.0% (90% CI: 47.8%-52.1%) win rate for white (1.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.1%.

Is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 a good opening?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with a5 is statistically favors white with a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.6%-49.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1200-1399 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.