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Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack

1.9K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.1%Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 53.9%Based on 1.9K games
0%52.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 53.9%
Outcome Distribution
46.5%11.0%42.4%
Win
Draw
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9.cxd5
Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack
Analyzen=1.9K
Avg Length40 moves
Sharpness89%
Draw Rate11.0%

What is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 52.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.2% and 53.9%), based on 1.9K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 71% → 46%

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1400
1600
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2500+

  • 1000-1199: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • 1200-1399: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • 1400-1599: 58.1% win rate (20 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.9% win rate (72 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.3% win rate (250 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.3% win rate (614 games)
  • 2200-2499: 46.4% win rate (760 games)
  • 2500+: 46.3% win rate (220 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (51%), worst in UltraBullet (20%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • Bullet: 45.1% win rate (503 games)
  • Blitz: 46.5% win rate (1,186 games)
  • Rapid: 51.0% win rate (233 games)
  • Classical: 29.7% win rate (17 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 62.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 42.2% expected score (24 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.9% expected score (37 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 58.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 42.5% expected score (45 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 55.6% expected score (178 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 64.1% expected score (27 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (92 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (433 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.9% expected score (81 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 44.7% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (207 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (448 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 60.0% expected score (99 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 63.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 51.6% expected score (123 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.7% expected score (85 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 71.8% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

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50.2%
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41.7%
Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation
45.3%
Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line
38.0%
Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Closed Variation
51.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack win rate?

The Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 46.5% (90% CI: 44.7%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack perform best?

The Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 50.3% win rate for white (250 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (51.0%) outperforms Bullet (45.1%) by 5.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack?

The Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a sharpness score of 89.0 (moderately decisive), meaning 89.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 40 moves.

What is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 50.3% (90% CI: 45.1%-55.5%) win rate for white, based on 250 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 7.8% draw rate.

What is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 44.3% (90% CI: 41.0%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 614 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 9.8% draw rate.

What is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 46.4% (90% CI: 43.5%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 760 Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 12.0% draw rate.

What is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 46.3% (90% CI: 40.8%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 220 Lichess games. Average game length is 47 moves with a 18.3% draw rate.

What is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 45.1% (90% CI: 41.5%-48.7%) win rate for white (503 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.2%.

What is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 46.5% (90% CI: 44.1%-48.9%) win rate for white (1.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.9%.

What is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 51.0% (90% CI: 45.6%-56.3%) win rate for white (233 Lichess games). Draw rate is 16.0%.

Is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack a good opening?

The Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack is statistically balanced with a 46.5% (90% CI: 44.7%-48.4%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.