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Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation

279K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.4%Range (90% confident): 51.3% – 51.6%Based on 279K games
0%51.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.3% – 51.6%
Outcome Distribution
49.3%4.1%46.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
6.Bd3
Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation
Analyzen=279K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.1%

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 51.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.3% and 51.6%), based on 279K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 51% → 54%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 50.7% win rate (1,064 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.0% win rate (3,854 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.9% win rate (10,344 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.3% win rate (22,825 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.4% win rate (44,180 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.1% win rate (70,323 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.9% win rate (65,980 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.2% win rate (49,066 games)
  • 2500+: 54.0% win rate (10,973 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (56%), worst in Blitz (49%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 56.1% win rate (76 games)
  • Bullet: 49.5% win rate (110,046 games)
  • Blitz: 49.0% win rate (144,602 games)
  • Rapid: 50.3% win rate (23,031 games)
  • Classical: 50.2% win rate (854 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999—
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1800-1999
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 46.7% expected score (569 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 55.7% expected score (392 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 65.5% expected score (102 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (1,996 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 52.4% expected score (1,513 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (343 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 39.5% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (5,065 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (4,375 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 54.7% expected score (880 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 44.3% expected score (16 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 53.3% expected score (29 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (9,521 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (11,093 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 52.1% expected score (2,078 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 63.8% expected score (104 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (16 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (15,412 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (23,937 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (4,633 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 54.9% expected score (182 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 67.7% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (21,848 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.7% expected score (40,985 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (7,160 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 46.6% expected score (323 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (23,759 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (36,493 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.8% expected score (5,538 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 57.1% expected score (189 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (23,112 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.6% expected score (23,714 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.8% expected score (2,205 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 54.4% expected score (33 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 79.7% expected score (12 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 56.8% expected score (8,764 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 59.0% expected score (2,100 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 64.5% expected score (92 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 42.3% expected score (5 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate?

The Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 279K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation perform best?

The Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 54.0% win rate for white (11K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (50.3%) outperforms UltraBullet (56.1%) by -5.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation?

The Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a sharpness score of 95.9 (very decisive), meaning 95.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 48.2%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 49.0% (90% CI: 47.7%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 3.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 1.8% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.1%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 10K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 23K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.0%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 44K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.8%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 70K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 66K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 49K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 54.0% (90% CI: 53.2%-54.8%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.6% draw rate.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.3%-49.8%) win rate for white (110K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.2%) win rate for white (145K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 50.3% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.9%) win rate for white (23K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

What is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 47.4%-53.0%) win rate for white (854 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.7%.

Is the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation a good opening?

The Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation is statistically balanced with a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.5%) 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.