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Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western

501 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score43.1%Range (90% confident): 39.4% – 46.7%Based on 501 games
0%43.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 39.4% – 46.7%
Outcome Distribution
41.1%3.9%55.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western
Analyzen=501
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.9%

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western has a 43.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 39.4% and 46.7%), based on 501 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 29% → 71%

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1400
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 29.4% win rate (7 games)
  • 1000-1199: 44.8% win rate (13 games)
  • 1200-1399: 36.8% win rate (46 games)
  • 1400-1599: 38.6% win rate (75 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.0% win rate (110 games)
  • 1800-1999: 36.2% win rate (171 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.0% win rate (57 games)
  • 2200-2499: 39.5% win rate (20 games)
  • 2500+: 71.4% win rate (2 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (58%), worst in Blitz (39%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 40.2% win rate (201 games)
  • Blitz: 39.0% win rate (261 games)
  • Rapid: 58.4% win rate (37 games)
  • Classical: 42.9% win rate (2 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 30.7% expected score (14 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 33.7% expected score (26 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 33.1% expected score (25 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 43.3% expected score (43 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (48 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (50 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 38.0% expected score (61 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 36.7% expected score (100 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 58.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (28 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (28 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (18 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western win rate?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western has a 41.1% (90% CI: 37.5%-44.7%) win rate for white, based on 501 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western perform best?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 48.0% win rate for white (110 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (40.2%) outperforms Blitz (39.0%) by 1.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western has a sharpness score of 96.1 (very decisive), meaning 96.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western has a 48.0% (90% CI: 40.3%-55.8%) win rate for white, based on 110 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western has a 36.2% (90% CI: 30.3%-42.3%) win rate for white, based on 171 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western has a 40.2% (90% CI: 34.6%-46.0%) win rate for white (201 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.2%.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western has a 39.0% (90% CI: 34.2%-44.0%) win rate for white (261 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

Is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western a good opening?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Austriadactylus Western is slightly favors black with a 41.1% (90% CI: 37.5%-44.7%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.