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Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack

398K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.4%Range (90% confident): 53.3% – 53.5%Based on 398K games
0%53.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.3% – 53.5%
Outcome Distribution
51.4%4.0%44.6%
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Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack
Analyzen=398K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.0%

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 53.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.3% and 53.5%), based on 398K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 48% → 52%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 48.0% win rate (1,378 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.4% win rate (5,036 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.5% win rate (13,185 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.5% win rate (28,845 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.1% win rate (52,743 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.4% win rate (82,070 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.4% win rate (93,285 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.4% win rate (94,978 games)
  • 2500+: 52.2% win rate (26,097 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (57%), worst in UltraBullet (49%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 48.8% win rate (350 games)
  • Bullet: 51.1% win rate (184,313 games)
  • Blitz: 51.3% win rate (187,781 games)
  • Rapid: 53.7% win rate (24,357 games)
  • Classical: 56.6% win rate (816 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999—
1000-1199
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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: 8.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 46.7% expected score (612 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (605 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 58.7% expected score (154 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 34.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (2,298 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (2,263 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 58.8% expected score (464 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 54.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (5,880 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (5,963 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 55.4% expected score (1,303 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 69.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.6% expected score (83 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.8% expected score (11,587 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (14,299 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (2,780 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 62.3% expected score (96 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 43.3% expected score (110 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (19,786 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (27,261 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 54.6% expected score (5,392 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 61.5% expected score (194 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 52.6% expected score (58 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (30,369 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (44,751 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 56.4% expected score (6,596 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 59.3% expected score (296 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 74.2% expected score (13 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (37,998 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (49,746 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 57.0% expected score (5,359 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 57.1% expected score (169 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 59.1% expected score (26 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (53,491 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.9% expected score (39,197 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 59.0% expected score (2,227 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 51.3% expected score (37 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 61.4% expected score (25 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (22,292 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 59.3% expected score (3,696 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 55.4% expected score (82 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate?

The Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 51.4% (90% CI: 51.3%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 398K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack perform best?

The Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.2% win rate for white (26K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (56.6%) outperforms UltraBullet (48.8%) by 7.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack?

The Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a sharpness score of 96.0 (very decisive), meaning 96.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 48.0% (90% CI: 45.7%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 50.4% (90% CI: 49.2%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 5.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 51.5% (90% CI: 50.8%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 51.5% (90% CI: 51.0%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 29K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 51.1% (90% CI: 50.7%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 53K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 51.4% (90% CI: 51.1%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 82K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 51.4% (90% CI: 51.1%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 93K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 51.4% (90% CI: 51.1%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 95K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 52.2% (90% CI: 51.7%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 26K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 48.8% (90% CI: 44.4%-53.2%) win rate for white (350 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.1%.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 51.1% (90% CI: 51.0%-51.3%) win rate for white (184K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 51.3% (90% CI: 51.1%-51.5%) win rate for white (188K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 53.7% (90% CI: 53.1%-54.2%) win rate for white (24K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

What is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack has a 56.6% (90% CI: 53.7%-59.4%) win rate for white (816 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.4%.

Is the Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack a good opening?

The Modern Defense: Pseudo-Austrian Attack is statistically favors white with a 51.4% (90% CI: 51.3%-51.5%) 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.