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Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus

5.4K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score52.6%Range (90% confident): 51.5% – 53.8%Based on 5.4K games
0%52.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.5% – 53.8%
Outcome Distribution
51.0%3.2%45.8%
Win
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Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus
Analyzen=5.4K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.2%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a 52.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.5% and 53.8%), based on 5.4K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~57%)

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1400
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 56.5% win rate (33 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.1% win rate (144 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.2% win rate (400 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.0% win rate (814 games)
  • 1600-1799: 52.1% win rate (1,336 games)
  • 1800-1999: 53.2% win rate (1,127 games)
  • 2000-2199: 45.2% win rate (911 games)
  • 2200-2499: 54.7% win rate (597 games)
  • 2500+: 56.6% win rate (40 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (64%), worst in Bullet (51%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 63.6% win rate (4 games)
  • Bullet: 50.5% win rate (2,265 games)
  • Blitz: 50.6% win rate (2,502 games)
  • Rapid: 54.5% win rate (612 games)
  • Classical: 51.2% win rate (19 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: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (18 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 69.1% expected score (9 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 59.7% expected score (45 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 44.8% expected score (84 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 53.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.6% expected score (128 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.4% expected score (232 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 42.8% expected score (40 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (239 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (454 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 55.2% expected score (115 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (367 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (740 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 58.2% expected score (225 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.6% expected score (305 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (658 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 55.8% expected score (154 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 71.8% expected score (10 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.0% expected score (613 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (247 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 64.2% expected score (48 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.6% expected score (522 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 64.9% expected score (69 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 58.4% expected score (40 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a 51.0% (90% CI: 49.9%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 5.4K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 54.7% win rate for white (597 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Rapid (54.5%) outperforms Bullet (50.5%) by 4.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a sharpness score of 96.8 (very decisive), meaning 96.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a 49.1% (90% CI: 42.4%-55.9%) win rate for white, based on 144 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a 48.2% (90% CI: 44.1%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 400 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a 51.0% (90% CI: 48.1%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 814 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a 52.1% (90% CI: 49.9%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a 53.2% (90% CI: 50.8%-55.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a 45.2% (90% CI: 42.5%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 911 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a 54.7% (90% CI: 51.4%-58.1%) win rate for white, based on 597 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a 50.5% (90% CI: 48.8%-52.2%) win rate for white (2.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

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

In Blitz games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a 50.6% (90% CI: 48.9%-52.2%) win rate for white (2.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

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

In Rapid games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus has a 54.5% (90% CI: 51.2%-57.8%) win rate for white (612 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Benoni Quetzalcoatlus is statistically balanced with a 51.0% (90% CI: 49.9%-52.2%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.