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Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line

4.0K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score51.0%Range (90% confident): 49.7% – 52.3%Based on 4.0K games
0%51.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.7% – 52.3%
Outcome Distribution
47.1%7.8%45.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line
Analyzen=4.0K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness92%
Draw Rate7.8%

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line has a 51.0% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 49.7% and 52.3%), based on 4.0K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 45%

1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 55.6% win rate (3 games)
  • 1400-1599: 57.9% win rate (8 games)
  • 1600-1799: 56.6% win rate (40 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.0% win rate (218 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.6% win rate (990 games)
  • 2200-2499: 46.9% win rate (2,155 games)
  • 2500+: 45.4% win rate (597 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (50%), worst in Classical (38%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 50.1% win rate (1,108 games)
  • Blitz: 45.8% win rate (2,667 games)
  • Rapid: 48.6% win rate (224 games)
  • Classical: 37.9% win rate (13 games)

Black% 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

  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 65.3% expected score (28 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (41 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (155 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.3% expected score (20 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.9% expected score (217 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (707 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 60.6% expected score (60 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (516 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (1,515 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (120 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (319 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (258 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 47.7% expected score (20 games)

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Queen's Gambit Accepted
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Variations (5)
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Old Variation
54.9%
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Saduleto Variation
55.4%
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Central Variation, Greco Variation
52.2%
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Normal Variation
55.4%
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Central Variation, Alekhine System
53.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line win rate?

The Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line has a 45.1% (90% CI: 43.8%-46.4%) win rate for white, based on 4.0K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line perform best?

The Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 45.4% win rate for white (2.2K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (46.0%) outperforms Rapid (40.6%) by 5.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line?

The Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line has a sharpness score of 92.2 (decisive), meaning 92.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line has a 45.8% (90% CI: 40.3%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 218 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line has a 46.2% (90% CI: 43.6%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 990 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line has a 45.4% (90% CI: 43.7%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 2.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 7.7% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line has a 42.4% (90% CI: 39.1%-45.7%) win rate for white, based on 597 Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 12.3% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line has a 43.7% (90% CI: 41.2%-46.1%) win rate for white (1.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.3%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line has a 46.0% (90% CI: 44.4%-47.6%) win rate for white (2.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.2%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line has a 40.6% (90% CI: 35.3%-46.0%) win rate for white (224 Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.9%.

Is the Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line a good opening?

The Queen's Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense, Alekhine System, Main Line is slightly favors black with a 45.1% (90% CI: 43.8%-46.4%) 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.