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Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Trap

136 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score16.5%Range (90% confident): 11.6% – 22.0%Based on 136 games
0%16.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 11.6% – 22.0%
Outcome Distribution
14.9%3.3%81.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
10...Bxh2+
Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Trap
Analyzen=136
Avg Length29 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.3%

What is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Trap expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Trap has a 16.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 11.6% and 22.0%), based on 136 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 20% → 12%

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2200

  • 0-999: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • 1600-1799: 13.0% win rate (10 games)
  • 1800-1999: 16.5% win rate (44 games)
  • 2000-2199: 18.4% win rate (50 games)
  • 2200-2499: 11.5% win rate (29 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (24%), worst in Classical (9%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 14.3% win rate (30 games)
  • Blitz: 13.5% win rate (76 games)
  • Rapid: 23.6% win rate (26 games)
  • Classical: 9.1% win rate (4 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

  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 8.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 23.7% expected score (27 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 6.5% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 10.6% expected score (15 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 18.5% expected score (27 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 7.5% expected score (15 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 26.5% expected score (7 games)

Related Openings

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Variations (5)
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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, Browne Attack
46.5%
Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line
38.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Trap win rate?

The Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Trap has a 14.9% (90% CI: 10.2%-20.2%) win rate for white, based on 136 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Trap perform best?

The Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Trap performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 18.4% win rate for white (50 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Trap?

The Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Trap has a sharpness score of 96.7 (very decisive), meaning 96.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 29 moves.

Is the Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Trap a good opening?

The Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Marshall Trap is slightly favors black with a 14.9% (90% CI: 10.2%-20.2%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.