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Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera

8.0K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score44.4%Range (90% confident): 43.5% – 45.3%Based on 8.0K games
0%44.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 43.5% – 45.3%
Outcome Distribution
42.2%4.4%53.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
5.Be3
Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera
Analyzen=8.0K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.4%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a 44.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 43.5% and 45.3%), based on 8.0K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~36%)

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1400
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 36.3% win rate (55 games)
  • 1000-1199: 48.7% win rate (98 games)
  • 1200-1399: 42.1% win rate (230 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.6% win rate (484 games)
  • 1600-1799: 43.6% win rate (708 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.9% win rate (986 games)
  • 2000-2199: 42.6% win rate (1,912 games)
  • 2200-2499: 41.8% win rate (2,510 games)
  • 2500+: 35.9% win rate (1,051 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (53%), worst in Bullet (40%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 52.9% win rate (7 games)
  • Bullet: 39.7% win rate (3,498 games)
  • Blitz: 43.7% win rate (4,073 games)
  • Rapid: 46.9% win rate (443 games)
  • Classical: 44.8% win rate (13 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999——
1000-1199——
1200-1399——
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1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 39.5% expected score (8 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 39.9% expected score (43 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.6% expected score (33 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (55 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 32.4% expected score (61 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (111 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 42.5% expected score (58 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 45.4% expected score (118 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 44.9% expected score (263 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (97 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 45.0% expected score (257 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 43.3% expected score (374 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 54.0% expected score (73 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 72.3% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.3% expected score (346 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (561 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (72 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 42.9% expected score (619 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 45.4% expected score (1,216 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.8% expected score (75 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 41.2% expected score (1,139 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (1,317 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.9% expected score (53 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 38.6% expected score (917 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 44.1% expected score (133 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a 42.2% (90% CI: 41.3%-43.1%) win rate for white, based on 8.0K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 45.9% win rate for white (986 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Rapid (46.9%) outperforms Bullet (39.7%) by 7.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a sharpness score of 95.6 (very decisive), meaning 95.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a 42.1% (90% CI: 36.8%-47.5%) win rate for white, based on 230 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a 45.6% (90% CI: 41.9%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 484 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a 43.6% (90% CI: 40.6%-46.7%) win rate for white, based on 708 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a 45.9% (90% CI: 43.3%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 986 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a 42.6% (90% CI: 40.7%-44.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a 41.8% (90% CI: 40.2%-43.5%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a 35.9% (90% CI: 33.5%-38.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 7.0% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a 39.7% (90% CI: 38.3%-41.1%) win rate for white (3.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

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

In Blitz games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a 43.7% (90% CI: 42.5%-45.0%) win rate for white (4.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera has a 46.9% (90% CI: 43.0%-50.8%) win rate for white (443 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.7%.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Anhanguera is slightly favors black with a 42.2% (90% CI: 41.3%-43.1%) 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.