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Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit

1.0K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.3%Range (90% confident): 50.8% – 55.9%Based on 1.0K games
0%53.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.8% – 55.9%
Outcome Distribution
51.0%4.5%44.4%
Win
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Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit
Analyzen=1.0K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.5%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit has a 53.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.8% and 55.9%), based on 1.0K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 59%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 45.5% win rate (4 games)
  • 1000-1199: 55.6% win rate (3 games)
  • 1200-1399: 40.5% win rate (17 games)
  • 1400-1599: 40.7% win rate (39 games)
  • 1600-1799: 53.5% win rate (106 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.9% win rate (244 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.2% win rate (326 games)
  • 2200-2499: 54.0% win rate (227 games)
  • 2500+: 59.1% win rate (62 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (52%), worst in Rapid (43%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 52.4% win rate (433 games)
  • Blitz: 51.1% win rate (516 games)
  • Rapid: 42.7% win rate (77 games)
  • Classical: 42.9% win rate (2 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 (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 44.7% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 40.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (12 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 38.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 64.6% expected score (26 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 56.3% expected score (62 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 41.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.3% expected score (90 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 59.9% expected score (135 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (116 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (188 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 43.3% expected score (21 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 56.0% expected score (123 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.7% expected score (96 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.3% expected score (55 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 90.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit has a 51.0% (90% CI: 48.5%-53.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 59.1% win rate for white (62 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (52.4%) outperforms Rapid (42.7%) by 9.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit has a sharpness score of 95.5 (very decisive), meaning 95.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit has a 53.5% (90% CI: 45.6%-61.3%) win rate for white, based on 106 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit has a 51.9% (90% CI: 46.7%-57.2%) win rate for white, based on 244 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit has a 47.2% (90% CI: 42.7%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 326 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit has a 54.0% (90% CI: 48.6%-59.4%) win rate for white, based on 227 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit has a 52.4% (90% CI: 48.4%-56.3%) win rate for white (433 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.6%.

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

In Blitz games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit has a 51.1% (90% CI: 47.5%-54.7%) win rate for white (516 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.3%.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Central, Quetzalcoatlus Gambit is statistically balanced with a 51.0% (90% CI: 48.5%-53.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.