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Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl

546 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score55.2%Range (90% confident): 51.7% – 58.7%Based on 546 games
0%55.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.7% – 58.7%
Outcome Distribution
53.8%2.8%43.4%
Win
Draw
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Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl
Analyzen=546
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.8%

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl has a 55.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.7% and 58.7%), based on 546 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 52% → 37%

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  • 0-999: 51.7% win rate (13 games)
  • 1000-1199: 40.5% win rate (17 games)
  • 1200-1399: 52.5% win rate (28 games)
  • 1400-1599: 52.9% win rate (75 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.6% win rate (130 games)
  • 1800-1999: 59.4% win rate (139 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.3% win rate (83 games)
  • 2200-2499: 57.8% win rate (53 games)
  • 2500+: 36.8% win rate (8 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~54%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid

  • Bullet: 54.2% win rate (300 games)
  • Blitz: 53.0% win rate (226 games)
  • Rapid: 53.5% win rate (20 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

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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: 57.5% expected score (12 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 39.7% expected score (13 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 60.4% expected score (13 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (14 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 64.8% expected score (29 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (39 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 44.1% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (87 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (40 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 61.5% expected score (68 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 59.3% expected score (63 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (35 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (47 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 57.4% expected score (46 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 67.7% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 39.5% expected score (8 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl win rate?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl has a 53.8% (90% CI: 50.3%-57.3%) win rate for white, based on 546 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl perform best?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 59.4% win rate for white (139 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (54.2%) outperforms Blitz (53.0%) by 1.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl has a sharpness score of 97.2 (very decisive), meaning 97.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl has a 50.6% (90% CI: 43.4%-57.7%) win rate for white, based on 130 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl has a 59.4% (90% CI: 52.6%-66.1%) win rate for white, based on 139 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl has a 54.2% (90% CI: 49.5%-58.9%) win rate for white (300 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.8%.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl has a 53.0% (90% CI: 47.5%-58.4%) win rate for white (226 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

Is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl a good opening?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Grand Prix Pterodactyl is statistically balanced with a 53.8% (90% CI: 50.3%-57.3%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.