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Pirc Defense: 150 Attack

34K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.1%Range (90% confident): 49.6% – 50.5%Based on 34K games
0%50.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.6% – 50.5%
Outcome Distribution
48.0%4.1%47.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
5.Qd2
Pirc Defense: 150 Attack
Analyzen=34K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.1%

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 50.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.6% and 50.5%), based on 34K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~54%)

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1200
1400
1600
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2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 53.8% win rate (18 games)
  • 1000-1199: 60.6% win rate (123 games)
  • 1200-1399: 53.4% win rate (453 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.6% win rate (1,082 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.0% win rate (2,463 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.3% win rate (5,778 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.6% win rate (10,761 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.9% win rate (10,875 games)
  • 2500+: 51.9% win rate (2,059 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~51%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.5% win rate (49 games)
  • Bullet: 47.8% win rate (9,942 games)
  • Blitz: 48.0% win rate (20,222 games)
  • Rapid: 48.1% win rate (3,214 games)
  • Classical: 49.1% win rate (185 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: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 67.4% expected score (10 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 60.1% expected score (48 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 64.6% expected score (57 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (18 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (154 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 56.4% expected score (233 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 58.3% expected score (65 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 44.6% expected score (301 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (580 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.4% expected score (191 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 63.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 51.4% expected score (34 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (598 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (1,359 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 48.6% expected score (443 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 48.4% expected score (29 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (1,327 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (3,696 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 47.7% expected score (674 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 56.1% expected score (73 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 56.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (2,434 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.5% expected score (7,129 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (1,138 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (54 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (3,752 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (6,437 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 57.4% expected score (667 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (18 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (1,321 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.7% expected score (721 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 60.9% expected score (17 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Pirc Defense
49.1%
Variations (5)
Pirc Defense: 150 Attack, Sveshnikov-Jansa Attack
51.7%
Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack
51.7%
Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Dragon Formation
47.5%
Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Kurajica Variation
49.9%
Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Ljubojevic Variation
50.8%
Continuations (1)
Pirc Defense: 150 Attack, Sveshnikov-Jansa Attack
51.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate?

The Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.5%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 34K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack perform best?

The Pirc Defense: 150 Attack performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 60.6% win rate for white (123 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (48.0%) outperforms Classical (49.1%) by -1.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack?

The Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a sharpness score of 95.9 (very decisive), meaning 95.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 60.6% (90% CI: 53.4%-67.7%) win rate for white, based on 123 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 1.2% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 53.4% (90% CI: 49.5%-57.2%) win rate for white, based on 453 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 48.6% (90% CI: 46.1%-51.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 49.0% (90% CI: 47.3%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 46.3% (90% CI: 45.2%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 5.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 46.6% (90% CI: 45.8%-47.3%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.1%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 51.9% (90% CI: 50.1%-53.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.1% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.0%-48.7%) win rate for white (9.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.4%-48.6%) win rate for white (20K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 48.1% (90% CI: 46.6%-49.5%) win rate for white (3.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

What is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack has a 49.1% (90% CI: 43.1%-55.1%) win rate for white (185 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.3%.

Is the Pirc Defense: 150 Attack a good opening?

The Pirc Defense: 150 Attack is statistically balanced with a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.5%-48.4%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1000-1199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.