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Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6

1.6M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
Black Expected Score50.6%Range (90% confident): 50.5% – 50.7%Based on 1.6M games
0%50.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.5% – 50.7%
Outcome Distribution
48.3%4.5%47.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...h6
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6
Analyzen=1.6M
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.5%

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 50.6% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 50.5% and 50.7%), based on 1.6M Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

How to Beat This (Move 3)

Best: 3...Bc5 · Black wins: 48.5% · n=1.4M

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 10.9% · UltraBullet best · Classical worst

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 53% → 38%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 53.1% win rate (63,330 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.9% win rate (186,923 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.3% win rate (306,422 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.7% win rate (359,565 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.9% win rate (330,306 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.6% win rate (225,333 games)
  • 2000-2199: 45.5% win rate (94,475 games)
  • 2200-2499: 43.4% win rate (28,856 games)
  • 2500+: 37.6% win rate (4,797 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (49%), worst in UltraBullet (44%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 44.2% win rate (106 games)
  • Bullet: 48.7% win rate (286,834 games)
  • Blitz: 48.1% win rate (875,269 games)
  • Rapid: 48.5% win rate (422,721 games)
  • Classical: 49.4% win rate (15,077 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
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1800-1999—
2000-2199
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 55.1% expected score (18 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 53.7% expected score (17,268 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (31,854 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 56.8% expected score (14,110 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 66.0% expected score (80 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 59.5% expected score (25 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (38,971 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (99,917 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (47,462 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 61.7% expected score (548 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 34.8% expected score (38 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (52,770 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (164,782 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.0% expected score (86,655 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 56.6% expected score (2,177 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 31.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (56,007 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (195,458 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (103,450 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 53.8% expected score (4,630 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (49,853 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (185,429 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.2% expected score (90,252 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 51.4% expected score (4,768 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (36,934 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.0% expected score (128,759 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.8% expected score (57,387 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 47.4% expected score (2,253 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (20,971 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (53,292 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.7% expected score (19,663 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 45.6% expected score (548 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (11,052 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (14,125 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 43.4% expected score (3,619 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 44.3% expected score (60 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 46.0% expected score (3,008 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 45.8% expected score (1,653 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 39.6% expected score (123 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 43.1% expected score (13 games)

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Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Normal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.1%-47.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.6M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 perform best?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 50.4% win rate for white (29K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (48.3%) outperforms Classical (44.4%) by 3.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a sharpness score of 95.5 (very decisive), meaning 95.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 43.3% (90% CI: 43.0%-43.6%) win rate for white, based on 63K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 46.0% (90% CI: 45.8%-46.2%) win rate for white, based on 187K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 46.7% (90% CI: 46.5%-46.8%) win rate for white, based on 306K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.3%) win rate for white, based on 360K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 47.6% (90% CI: 47.4%-47.7%) win rate for white, based on 330K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 225K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 94K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 50.4% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 29K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 46.1% (90% CI: 44.9%-47.3%) win rate for white, based on 4.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 45 moves with a 16.3% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 55.3% (90% CI: 47.4%-63.1%) win rate for white (106 Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.5%.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.5%) win rate for white (287K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 47.4% (90% CI: 47.3%-47.5%) win rate for white (875K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 46.1% (90% CI: 46.0%-46.3%) win rate for white (423K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

What is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 has a 44.4% (90% CI: 43.8%-45.1%) win rate for white (15K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.1%.

Is the Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 a good opening?

The Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo, with h6 is statistically balanced with a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.1%-47.3%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.