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Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon

1.4K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score48.1%Range (90% confident): 45.9% – 50.3%Based on 1.4K games
0%48.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.9% – 50.3%
Outcome Distribution
45.0%6.2%48.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
6.bxc3
Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon
Analyzen=1.4K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.2%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon has a 48.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 45.9% and 50.3%), based on 1.4K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~43%)

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1400
1600
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2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • 1000-1199: 34.7% win rate (23 games)
  • 1200-1399: 41.5% win rate (72 games)
  • 1400-1599: 43.0% win rate (95 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.0% win rate (74 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.4% win rate (122 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.5% win rate (255 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.8% win rate (508 games)
  • 2500+: 43.4% win rate (253 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (54%), worst in Classical (14%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 53.8% win rate (5 games)
  • Bullet: 43.1% win rate (761 games)
  • Blitz: 48.0% win rate (601 games)
  • Rapid: 34.2% win rate (35 games)
  • Classical: 14.3% 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, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 32.9% expected score (16 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (59 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 44.0% expected score (73 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 40.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 61.8% expected score (24 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.7% expected score (43 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (35 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (79 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 41.1% expected score (88 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (161 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 42.3% expected score (5 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 46.0% expected score (270 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (230 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 39.5% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 46.5% expected score (196 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (56 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon has a 45.0% (90% CI: 42.8%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 51.4% win rate for white (122 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (48.0%) outperforms Bullet (43.1%) by 4.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon has a sharpness score of 93.8 (decisive), meaning 93.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon has a 51.4% (90% CI: 44.0%-58.8%) win rate for white, based on 122 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon has a 43.5% (90% CI: 38.4%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 255 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 6.8% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon has a 45.8% (90% CI: 42.2%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 508 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 6.6% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon has a 43.4% (90% CI: 38.3%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 253 Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 9.2% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon has a 43.1% (90% CI: 40.1%-46.0%) win rate for white (761 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

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

In Blitz games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon has a 48.0% (90% CI: 44.7%-51.4%) win rate for white (601 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.4%.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Pteranodon is slightly favors black with a 45.0% (90% CI: 42.8%-47.2%) 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.