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Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl

443 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.9%Range (90% confident): 48.0% – 55.8%Based on 443 games
0%51.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.0% – 55.8%
Outcome Distribution
50.3%3.3%46.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
4...Qa5+
Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl
Analyzen=443
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.3%

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl has a 51.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.0% and 55.8%), based on 443 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 58% → 60%

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  • 0-999: 57.9% win rate (8 games)
  • 1000-1199: 64.7% win rate (7 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.3% win rate (19 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.3% win rate (43 games)
  • 1600-1799: 43.6% win rate (73 games)
  • 1800-1999: 54.8% win rate (87 games)
  • 2000-2199: 40.9% win rate (78 games)
  • 2200-2499: 54.4% win rate (117 games)
  • 2500+: 60.0% win rate (11 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (78%), worst in Bullet (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 77.8% win rate (3 games)
  • Bullet: 46.4% win rate (254 games)
  • Blitz: 53.9% win rate (159 games)
  • Rapid: 56.4% win rate (26 games)
  • Classical: 60.0% win rate (1 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, Blitz: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 42.2% expected score (24 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 56.5% expected score (14 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 43.2% expected score (35 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 31.9% expected score (26 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 73.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (37 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 60.6% expected score (46 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 31.9% expected score (51 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 73.5% expected score (24 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 57.4% expected score (86 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (30 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 68.2% expected score (4 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl win rate?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl has a 50.3% (90% CI: 46.4%-54.2%) win rate for white, based on 443 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl perform best?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 54.4% win rate for white (117 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (53.9%) outperforms Bullet (46.4%) by 7.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl has a sharpness score of 96.7 (very decisive), meaning 96.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl has a 54.4% (90% CI: 46.9%-61.9%) win rate for white, based on 117 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl has a 46.4% (90% CI: 41.3%-51.5%) win rate for white (254 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl has a 53.9% (90% CI: 47.4%-60.3%) win rate for white (159 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

Is the Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl a good opening?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Fianchetto, Queen Pterodactyl is slightly favors black with a 50.3% (90% CI: 46.4%-54.2%) 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.