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Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon

1.7K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score43.1%Range (90% confident): 41.1% – 45.1%Based on 1.7K games
0%43.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 41.1% – 45.1%
Outcome Distribution
41.2%3.7%55.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon
Analyzen=1.7K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.7%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon has a 43.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 41.1% and 45.1%), based on 1.7K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 9.3% · Rapid best · Bullet worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 71%

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  • 0-999: 20.0% win rate (6 games)
  • 1000-1199: 33.3% win rate (15 games)
  • 1200-1399: 33.3% win rate (39 games)
  • 1400-1599: 41.9% win rate (100 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.4% win rate (275 games)
  • 1800-1999: 37.1% win rate (582 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.3% win rate (589 games)
  • 2200-2499: 32.1% win rate (78 games)
  • 2500+: 71.4% win rate (2 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (47%), worst in Bullet (37%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 37.4% win rate (307 games)
  • Blitz: 41.4% win rate (1,216 games)
  • Rapid: 46.7% win rate (158 games)
  • Classical: 38.5% win rate (5 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: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 23.4% expected score (6 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: 27.2% expected score (16 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (21 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.1% expected score (24 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 41.6% expected score (64 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 46.3% expected score (12 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 42.9% expected score (62 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (188 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 70.4% expected score (23 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 40.3% expected score (81 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 37.6% expected score (430 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 45.9% expected score (70 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 39.4% expected score (55 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.5% expected score (487 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (45 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 33.5% expected score (59 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 41.4% expected score (16 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon win rate?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon has a 41.2% (90% CI: 39.3%-43.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 49.4% win rate for white (275 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Rapid (46.7%) outperforms Bullet (37.4%) by 9.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon has a sharpness score of 96.3 (very decisive), meaning 96.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon has a 41.9% (90% CI: 33.9%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 100 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon has a 49.4% (90% CI: 44.4%-54.3%) win rate for white, based on 275 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 1.6% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon has a 37.1% (90% CI: 33.8%-40.4%) win rate for white, based on 582 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon has a 43.3% (90% CI: 39.9%-46.6%) win rate for white, based on 589 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon has a 37.4% (90% CI: 33.0%-42.0%) win rate for white (307 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.1%.

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

In Blitz games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon has a 41.4% (90% CI: 39.1%-43.8%) win rate for white (1.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon has a 46.7% (90% CI: 40.3%-53.2%) win rate for white (158 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.6%.

Is the Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon a good opening?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Austrian, Pteranodon is slightly favors black with a 41.2% (90% CI: 39.3%-43.2%) 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.