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Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus

48K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score50.8%Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 51.2%Based on 48K games
0%50.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 51.2%
Outcome Distribution
49.0%3.5%47.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
5.Nc3
Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus
Analyzen=48K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.5%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 50.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.4% and 51.2%), based on 48K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 42% → 50%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
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2000
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2500+

  • 0-999: 42.3% win rate (458 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.1% win rate (1,513 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.5% win rate (3,801 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.9% win rate (7,225 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.3% win rate (10,778 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.6% win rate (10,728 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.2% win rate (6,600 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.1% win rate (5,148 games)
  • 2500+: 49.9% win rate (1,774 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (49%), worst in Classical (41%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 47.7% win rate (31 games)
  • Bullet: 48.8% win rate (24,682 games)
  • Blitz: 49.3% win rate (19,143 games)
  • Rapid: 49.3% win rate (4,046 games)
  • Classical: 41.4% win rate (123 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999—
1000-1199
1200-1399
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499
2500+—

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 39.8% expected score (195 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 45.8% expected score (236 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 46.1% expected score (24 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 44.5% expected score (758 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (629 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.8% expected score (124 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (1,563 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.5% expected score (1,746 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (488 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 11.5% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (2,936 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (3,316 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (939 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 46.8% expected score (29 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (4,574 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (4,805 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (1,342 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 41.4% expected score (51 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.1% expected score (5,342 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (4,467 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.7% expected score (877 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 47.1% expected score (33 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (4,100 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (2,288 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (206 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 22.8% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (3,701 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.0% expected score (1,397 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.5% expected score (45 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 77.3% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (1,513 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 53.9% expected score (259 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 48K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 51.1% win rate for white (5.1K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (49.3%) outperforms Classical (41.4%) by 7.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus?

The Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a sharpness score of 96.5 (very decisive), meaning 96.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 42.3% (90% CI: 38.6%-46.1%) win rate for white, based on 458 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 46.1% (90% CI: 44.0%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 1.9% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 46.5% (90% CI: 45.2%-47.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 48.9% (90% CI: 47.9%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 7.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 48.3% (90% CI: 47.5%-49.0%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 49.6% (90% CI: 48.8%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.2%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 6.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 51.1% (90% CI: 49.9%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 5.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 49.9% (90% CI: 48.0%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.1% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.3%-49.3%) win rate for white (25K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

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

In Blitz games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.9%) win rate for white (19K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

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

In Rapid games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.0%-50.6%) win rate for white (4.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

What is the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus has a 41.4% (90% CI: 34.2%-48.7%) win rate for white (123 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.4%.

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

The Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Rhamphorhynchus is statistically balanced with a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.4%) 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.