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Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl

3.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score50.6%Range (90% confident): 49.2% – 51.9%Based on 3.5K games
0%50.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.2% – 51.9%
Outcome Distribution
48.8%3.5%47.7%
Win
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Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl
Analyzen=3.5K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.5%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl has a 50.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.2% and 51.9%), based on 3.5K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 50%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 42.9% win rate (9 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.7% win rate (36 games)
  • 1200-1399: 54.4% win rate (95 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.8% win rate (183 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.3% win rate (390 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.0% win rate (690 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.4% win rate (859 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.2% win rate (995 games)
  • 2500+: 49.5% win rate (256 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (78%), worst in Blitz (48%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 77.8% win rate (3 games)
  • Bullet: 48.8% win rate (1,216 games)
  • Blitz: 48.0% win rate (2,121 games)
  • Rapid: 55.8% win rate (168 games)
  • Classical: 53.8% 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: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 44.6% expected score (17 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (17 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 65.8% expected score (27 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (54 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 64.9% expected score (12 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (65 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (93 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (24 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 39.5% expected score (89 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (267 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.1% expected score (33 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 56.6% expected score (157 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (499 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 70.9% expected score (32 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (214 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (592 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.0% expected score (51 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.0% expected score (444 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 49.8% expected score (538 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 67.3% expected score (13 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 51.8% expected score (198 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (58 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl win rate?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl has a 48.8% (90% CI: 47.4%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 3.5K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 52.0% win rate for white (690 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Rapid (55.8%) outperforms Blitz (48.0%) by 7.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl has a sharpness score of 96.5 (very decisive), meaning 96.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl has a 51.8% (90% CI: 45.7%-57.8%) win rate for white, based on 183 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl has a 44.3% (90% CI: 40.2%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 390 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl has a 52.0% (90% CI: 48.9%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 690 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl has a 48.4% (90% CI: 45.6%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 859 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl has a 47.2% (90% CI: 44.6%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 995 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl has a 49.5% (90% CI: 44.4%-54.6%) win rate for white, based on 256 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl has a 48.8% (90% CI: 46.5%-51.2%) win rate for white (1.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

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

In Blitz games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl has a 48.0% (90% CI: 46.3%-49.8%) win rate for white (2.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl has a 55.8% (90% CI: 49.5%-62.0%) win rate for white (168 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

Is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl a good opening?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Beefeater Pterodactyl is statistically balanced with a 48.8% (90% CI: 47.4%-50.1%) 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.