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Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6

889K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.8%Range (90% confident): 52.7% – 52.9%Based on 889K games
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Range (90% confident): 52.7% – 52.9%
Outcome Distribution
50.7%4.2%45.1%
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Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6
n=889K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.2%

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 52.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.7% and 52.9%), based on 889K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 51% → 44%

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1200
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1600
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2500+

  • 0-999: 50.6% win rate (17,597 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.9% win rate (48,694 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.9% win rate (97,067 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.8% win rate (150,869 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.7% win rate (184,029 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.9% win rate (182,056 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.1% win rate (124,626 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.3% win rate (68,946 games)
  • 2500+: 44.0% win rate (15,197 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~52%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 48.9% win rate (114 games)
  • Bullet: 51.8% win rate (234,881 games)
  • Blitz: 50.5% win rate (480,608 games)
  • Rapid: 49.8% win rate (165,674 games)
  • Classical: 49.9% win rate (7,804 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: 43.6% expected score (14 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (6,371 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (7,003 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (4,171 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 41.2% expected score (38 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 56.4% expected score (30 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 54.6% expected score (15,899 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (22,442 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (10,137 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 58.0% expected score (186 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 45.9% expected score (35 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 54.3% expected score (25,891 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (51,803 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.5% expected score (18,780 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 52.7% expected score (558 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 47.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.2% expected score (36,026 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (81,609 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (31,851 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 54.0% expected score (1,363 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (41,359 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.4% expected score (102,109 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.1% expected score (38,165 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 55.1% expected score (2,388 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (41,575 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (103,057 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (35,193 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.5% expected score (2,227 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (32,452 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (71,617 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (19,817 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 54.1% expected score (738 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (26,699 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (35,210 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.5% expected score (6,857 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 61.1% expected score (179 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.5% expected score (8,609 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.0% expected score (5,758 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (703 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (127 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.6%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 889K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 perform best?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 51.9% win rate for white (97K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (51.8%) outperforms UltraBullet (48.9%) by 2.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a sharpness score of 95.8 (very decisive), meaning 95.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.0%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 18K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.5%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 49K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.6%-52.1%) win rate for white, based on 97K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.6%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 151K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.5%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 184K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.7%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 182K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 125K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 50.3% (90% CI: 50.0%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 69K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 44.0% (90% CI: 43.3%-44.7%) win rate for white, based on 15K Lichess games. Average game length is 46 moves with a 21.9% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 48.9% (90% CI: 41.3%-56.6%) win rate for white (114 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.3%.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.6%-51.9%) win rate for white (235K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.4%-50.6%) win rate for white (481K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.6%-50.0%) win rate for white (166K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.0%-50.9%) win rate for white (7.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.4%.

Is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 a good opening?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with d6 is statistically favors white with a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.6%-50.8%) 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.