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Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation

54K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score48.9%Range (90% confident): 48.5% – 49.2%Based on 54K games
0%48.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.5% – 49.2%
Outcome Distribution
47.0%3.8%49.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
5.Nc3
Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation
Analyzen=54K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.8%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 48.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.5% and 49.2%), based on 54K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 10.2% · Classical best · Bullet worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 50% → 52%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 49.8% win rate (516 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.0% win rate (1,122 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.0% win rate (2,311 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.4% win rate (3,322 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.9% win rate (5,690 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.4% win rate (10,055 games)
  • 2000-2199: 45.5% win rate (12,758 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.3% win rate (14,607 games)
  • 2500+: 52.2% win rate (3,740 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (57%), worst in Bullet (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 51.4% win rate (85 games)
  • Bullet: 46.3% win rate (21,110 games)
  • Blitz: 46.8% win rate (26,599 games)
  • Rapid: 49.2% win rate (6,032 games)
  • Classical: 56.5% win rate (295 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 42.2% expected score (119 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (295 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (99 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.4% expected score (183 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (625 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 55.0% expected score (307 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (399 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.7% expected score (1,150 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (731 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 54.9% expected score (29 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.6% expected score (623 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (1,630 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.8% expected score (988 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 67.2% expected score (77 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 43.7% expected score (1,411 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (3,094 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.4% expected score (1,100 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 51.2% expected score (81 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 36.6% expected score (32 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 44.4% expected score (2,479 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 46.7% expected score (6,193 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.1% expected score (1,287 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 57.7% expected score (64 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 69.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (3,669 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.5% expected score (7,945 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.0% expected score (1,093 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 54.5% expected score (32 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 63.6% expected score (17 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (8,756 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (5,409 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 59.1% expected score (420 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 80.8% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.1% expected score (3,471 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 60.4% expected score (258 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.6%-47.3%) win rate for white, based on 54K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.2% win rate for white (3.7K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Classical (56.5%) outperforms UltraBullet (51.4%) by 5.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a sharpness score of 96.2 (very decisive), meaning 96.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 49.8% (90% CI: 46.1%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 516 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 48.6%-53.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 46.3%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 48.0%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 44.9% (90% CI: 43.8%-46.0%) win rate for white, based on 5.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 44.4% (90% CI: 43.6%-45.3%) win rate for white, based on 10K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 45.5% (90% CI: 44.8%-46.2%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 47.6%-49.0%) win rate for white, based on 15K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 52.2% (90% CI: 50.9%-53.6%) win rate for white, based on 3.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 46.3% (90% CI: 45.7%-46.9%) win rate for white (21K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

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

In Blitz games, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 46.8% (90% CI: 46.3%-47.4%) win rate for white (27K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

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

In Rapid games, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.1%-50.3%) win rate for white (6.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

What is the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation has a 56.5% (90% CI: 51.7%-61.2%) win rate for white (295 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

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

The Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation is statistically balanced with a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.6%-47.3%) 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.