Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense

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White Expected Score53.2%Range (90% confident): 53.2% – 53.3%Based on 1.4M games

0%53.2%100%

Range (90% confident): 53.2% – 53.3%

Outcome Distribution

51.1%4.1%44.8%

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Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense

Analyzen=1.4M

Avg Length33 moves

Sharpness96%

Draw Rate4.1%

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 53.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.2% and 53.3%), based on 1.4M Lichess games.

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Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +11.1% · Breakpoint: Never

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 9.1% · Classical best · UltraBullet worst

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 54% → 47%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (59%), worst in UltraBullet (50%)

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White% by Rating × Time Control

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

Rating	UB	Bulle	Blitz	Rapid	Class
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 52.3% expected score (88 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (15,803 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (22,220 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 60.0% expected score (10,129 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 62.2% expected score (89 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 55.4% expected score (304 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (34,019 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (46,901 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 58.8% expected score (16,143 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 68.1% expected score (371 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 54.0% expected score (676 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (62,541 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 54.1% expected score (85,822 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 56.8% expected score (27,939 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 63.3% expected score (1,084 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 51.3% expected score (1,866 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (95,656 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (131,265 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 55.4% expected score (42,301 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 62.8% expected score (2,074 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.4% expected score (1,967 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (127,547 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (148,000 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 54.6% expected score (46,021 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 59.2% expected score (1,990 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 49.6% expected score (904 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (134,088 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (117,275 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 54.9% expected score (28,388 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 59.8% expected score (996 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.3% expected score (471 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (88,914 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.1% expected score (45,660 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 55.7% expected score (8,954 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 63.1% expected score (182 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 51.3% expected score (279 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.8% expected score (48,895 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (17,443 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (1,640 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 77.9% expected score (20 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (28 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (9,001 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (2,638 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (81 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

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Parent

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Variations (5)

Queen's Gambit Declined: Alapin Variation

52.1%

Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit

49.8%

Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Balogh Variation

46.6%

Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Fianchetto Variation

52.9%

Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Fianchetto Variation, Be6 Line

48.5%

Continuations (2)

Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense, Gusev Countergambit

46.6%

Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense, Haberditz Variation

44.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 51.1% (90% CI: 51.1%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.4M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense perform best?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense performs best at 0-999 Elo with a 54.0% win rate for white (48K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (59.0%) outperforms UltraBullet (49.9%) by 9.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a sharpness score of 95.9 (very decisive), meaning 95.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 54.0% (90% CI: 53.6%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 48K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 53.7% (90% CI: 53.4%-53.9%) win rate for white, based on 98K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 52.4% (90% CI: 52.2%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 178K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 51.5% (90% CI: 51.3%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 273K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.6%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 326K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 50.3% (90% CI: 50.1%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 282K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 144K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 68K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.1% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.6%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 10.8% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 49.9% (90% CI: 48.9%-50.9%) win rate for white (6.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 50.1% (90% CI: 50.0%-50.2%) win rate for white (616K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.2%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 51.5% (90% CI: 51.4%-51.6%) win rate for white (617K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 53.4% (90% CI: 53.2%-53.6%) win rate for white (182K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense has a 59.0% (90% CI: 58.0%-60.0%) win rate for white (6.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

Is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense a good opening?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense is statistically favors white with a 51.1% (90% CI: 51.1%-51.2%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 0-999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Austrian Defense expected score for White?