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Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation

19K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score51.8%Range (90% confident): 51.2% – 52.4%Based on 19K games
0%51.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.2% – 52.4%
Outcome Distribution
50.2%3.2%46.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
5.c3
Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation
Analyzen=19K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.2%

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 51.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.2% and 52.4%), based on 19K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 48%

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1400
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 59.7% win rate (150 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.9% win rate (477 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.4% win rate (997 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.8% win rate (1,483 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.9% win rate (2,791 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.5% win rate (5,023 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.6% win rate (4,774 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.4% win rate (2,734 games)
  • 2500+: 47.5% win rate (210 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (64%), worst in Blitz (50%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 63.6% win rate (4 games)
  • Bullet: 50.6% win rate (6,305 games)
  • Blitz: 49.7% win rate (10,110 games)
  • Rapid: 50.7% win rate (2,134 games)
  • Classical: 56.6% win rate (86 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, Bullet: 62.7% expected score (54 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 58.6% expected score (74 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 64.9% expected score (22 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (125 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.2% expected score (263 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (89 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (294 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (520 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.9% expected score (175 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (367 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (789 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (307 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 60.3% expected score (18 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.0% expected score (752 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (1,583 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.2% expected score (433 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 67.1% expected score (22 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (1,255 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (3,150 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.0% expected score (595 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 48.0% expected score (23 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (1,534 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (2,828 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 57.8% expected score (399 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.5% expected score (13 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (1,734 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.6% expected score (885 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.8% expected score (112 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 49.2% expected score (190 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (18 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Philidor Defense
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Variations (5)
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44.3%
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40.3%
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53.3%
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49.4%
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50.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate?

The Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.6%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 19K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation perform best?

The Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation performs best at 0-999 Elo with a 59.7% win rate for white (150 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (50.6%) outperforms Classical (56.6%) by -6.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation?

The Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a sharpness score of 96.8 (very decisive), meaning 96.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 59.7% (90% CI: 53.1%-66.2%) win rate for white, based on 150 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 46.9% (90% CI: 43.2%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 477 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 51.4% (90% CI: 48.8%-54.0%) win rate for white, based on 997 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 51.8% (90% CI: 49.7%-54.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 47.3%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 48.4%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 5.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 48.4%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 4.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 52.4% (90% CI: 50.8%-53.9%) win rate for white, based on 2.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 47.5% (90% CI: 41.9%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 210 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 50.6% (90% CI: 49.6%-51.7%) win rate for white (6.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.1%.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 49.7% (90% CI: 48.9%-50.5%) win rate for white (10K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 48.9%-52.5%) win rate for white (2.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

Is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation a good opening?

The Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation is statistically balanced with a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.6%-50.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 0-999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.