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Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation

41K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score51.3%Range (90% confident): 50.9% – 51.7%Based on 41K games
0%51.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.9% – 51.7%
Outcome Distribution
49.0%4.5%46.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
5.cxd5
Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation
Analyzen=41K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.5%

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 51.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.9% and 51.7%), based on 41K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +5.3% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 44% → 48%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 44.1% win rate (206 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.2% win rate (1,044 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.2% win rate (3,542 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.9% win rate (7,503 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.4% win rate (10,574 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.9% win rate (9,682 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.2% win rate (4,925 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.0% win rate (2,600 games)
  • 2500+: 48.0% win rate (524 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (52%), worst in UltraBullet (47%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 47.2% win rate (25 games)
  • Bullet: 49.3% win rate (13,817 games)
  • Blitz: 48.7% win rate (21,133 games)
  • Rapid: 49.2% win rate (5,371 games)
  • Classical: 52.3% win rate (254 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, Bullet: 46.7% expected score (118 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 42.9% expected score (83 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (531 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (447 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 57.5% expected score (65 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (1,490 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (1,793 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 53.4% expected score (248 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.2% expected score (2,422 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (4,130 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.0% expected score (913 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 40.4% expected score (35 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (2,950 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (5,813 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.1% expected score (1,704 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 49.5% expected score (101 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (2,755 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (5,190 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.3% expected score (1,647 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 66.4% expected score (81 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (1,956 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (2,296 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 55.2% expected score (650 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 63.4% expected score (21 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (1,258 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (1,211 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 62.8% expected score (124 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 58.5% expected score (337 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (170 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 44.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Queen's Gambit Declined
50.9%
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: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation, Canal Variation
36.6%
Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation, Primitive Pillsbury Variation
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 41K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation perform best?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 51.2% win rate for white (4.9K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.3%) outperforms Classical (52.3%) by -3.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a sharpness score of 95.5 (very decisive), meaning 95.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 44.1% (90% CI: 38.5%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 206 Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 1.7% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 47.6%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 47.8%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 3.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.0%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 7.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 48.4% (90% CI: 47.6%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.0%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 9.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.0%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 4.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 46.3%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 6.4% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 44.5%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 524 Lichess games. Average game length is 46 moves with a 15.9% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.6%-50.0%) win rate for white (14K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.1%-49.3%) win rate for white (21K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.1%-50.3%) win rate for white (5.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.7%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation has a 52.3% (90% CI: 47.1%-57.4%) win rate for white (254 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

Is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation a good opening?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Tarrasch Variation is statistically balanced with a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.4%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.