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Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera

316 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score39.8%Range (90% confident): 35.3% – 44.3%Based on 316 games
0%39.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 35.3% – 44.3%
Outcome Distribution
38.0%3.6%58.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera
Analyzen=316
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.6%

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera has a 39.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 35.3% and 44.3%), based on 316 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 54% → 20%

1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 53.8% win rate (5 games)
  • 1200-1399: 35.5% win rate (14 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.0% win rate (23 games)
  • 1600-1799: 32.2% win rate (56 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.9% win rate (65 games)
  • 2000-2199: 37.9% win rate (79 games)
  • 2200-2499: 31.8% win rate (63 games)
  • 2500+: 20.0% win rate (11 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (42%), worst in Bullet (31%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 30.8% win rate (52 games)
  • Blitz: 38.8% win rate (201 games)
  • Rapid: 41.5% win rate (60 games)
  • Classical: 33.3% win rate (3 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

  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 72.3% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 39.5% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 20.6% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 32.6% expected score (33 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 40.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 43.6% expected score (37 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (18 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 43.9% expected score (56 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 32.8% expected score (13 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 39.7% expected score (13 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 38.5% expected score (42 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 13.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 18.5% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera win rate?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera has a 38.0% (90% CI: 33.5%-42.5%) win rate for white, based on 316 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera perform best?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 45.9% win rate for white (65 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (38.8%) outperforms Bullet (30.8%) by 8.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera has a sharpness score of 96.4 (very decisive), meaning 96.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera has a 38.8% (90% CI: 33.2%-44.4%) win rate for white (201 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

Is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera a good opening?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Anhanguera is slightly favors black with a 38.0% (90% CI: 33.5%-42.5%) 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.