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Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation

4.4M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.8%Range (90% confident): 52.7% – 52.8%Based on 4.4M games
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Range (90% confident): 52.7% – 52.8%
Outcome Distribution
50.6%4.3%45.1%
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Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation
Analyzen=4.4M
Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.3%

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 52.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.7% and 52.8%), based on 4.4M Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~49%)

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  • 0-999: 49.0% win rate (360,539 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.9% win rate (588,755 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.2% win rate (843,396 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.9% win rate (965,882 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.7% win rate (837,342 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.3% win rate (541,966 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.7% win rate (217,025 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.0% win rate (72,361 games)
  • 2500+: 48.6% win rate (12,927 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~52%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 51.4% win rate (2,912 games)
  • Bullet: 51.5% win rate (1,176,611 games)
  • Blitz: 50.5% win rate (2,095,854 games)
  • Rapid: 49.9% win rate (1,120,222 games)
  • Classical: 49.9% win rate (44,594 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: 44.5% expected score (400 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (77,380 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (129,448 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (151,988 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 50.2% expected score (1,323 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 54.7% expected score (828 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (153,930 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (242,046 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (187,297 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 53.2% expected score (4,654 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 53.4% expected score (802 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (213,906 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (394,181 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (224,998 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 52.9% expected score (9,509 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 53.6% expected score (631 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (235,737 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (480,561 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (235,430 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 53.1% expected score (13,523 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 48.9% expected score (168 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (210,384 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (433,569 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (182,929 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 52.9% expected score (10,292 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 35.8% expected score (44 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (152,191 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (281,599 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.0% expected score (103,688 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 52.7% expected score (4,444 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 52.8% expected score (34 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (83,566 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (104,443 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (28,291 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 54.7% expected score (691 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 11.5% expected score (5 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (39,908 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (26,910 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.2% expected score (5,400 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 55.8% expected score (138 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (9,609 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 54.7% expected score (3,097 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 52.7% expected score (201 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 54.7% expected score (20 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate?

The Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.6%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 4.4M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation perform best?

The Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 51.2% win rate for white (843K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (51.5%) outperforms Classical (49.9%) by 1.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation?

The Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a sharpness score of 95.7 (very decisive), meaning 95.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 361K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 589K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 51.1%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 843K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 966K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.6%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 837K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 50.3% (90% CI: 50.2%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 542K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 49.7% (90% CI: 49.6%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 217K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.7%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 72K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.9%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 11.1% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 51.4% (90% CI: 49.8%-52.9%) win rate for white (2.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.2%.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 51.5% (90% CI: 51.4%-51.6%) win rate for white (1.2M Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.5%-50.6%) win rate for white (2.1M Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.0%) win rate for white (1.1M Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

What is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.5%-50.2%) win rate for white (45K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.0%.

Is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo, Italian Four Knights Variation a good opening?

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