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Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation

1.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score50.5%Range (90% confident): 48.4% – 52.7%Based on 1.5K games
0%50.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.4% – 52.7%
Outcome Distribution
47.8%5.5%46.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...f5
Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation
Analyzen=1.5K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.5%

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation has a 50.5% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 48.4% and 52.7%), based on 1.5K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 53% → 35%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 52.9% win rate (7 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.2% win rate (25 games)
  • 1200-1399: 58.4% win rate (61 games)
  • 1400-1599: 53.6% win rate (143 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.9% win rate (255 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.2% win rate (344 games)
  • 2000-2199: 45.4% win rate (295 games)
  • 2200-2499: 43.6% win rate (307 games)
  • 2500+: 34.8% win rate (66 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (54%), worst in Blitz (48%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 47.7% win rate (522 games)
  • Blitz: 47.6% win rate (879 games)
  • Rapid: 48.2% win rate (97 games)
  • Classical: 53.8% win rate (5 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

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (13 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 58.5% expected score (22 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 58.5% expected score (34 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.8% expected score (51 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 59.4% expected score (73 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (86 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (146 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 45.6% expected score (21 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 55.3% expected score (112 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (202 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 58.0% expected score (30 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (82 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.3% expected score (201 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 76.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 44.8% expected score (113 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (186 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 34.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 36.9% expected score (44 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 43.4% expected score (21 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation win rate?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation has a 46.8% (90% CI: 44.6%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation perform best?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 58.5% win rate for white (66 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (48.8%) outperforms Rapid (46.2%) by 2.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation has a sharpness score of 94.5 (decisive), meaning 94.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation has a 41.9% (90% CI: 35.2%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 143 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 43.0%-53.3%) win rate for white, based on 255 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation has a 43.6% (90% CI: 39.2%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 344 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 43.3%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 295 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.6% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 43.5%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 307 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 8.3% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 45.2%-52.4%) win rate for white (522 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation has a 45.6% (90% CI: 42.8%-48.4%) win rate for white (879 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

Is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation a good opening?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Stonewall Variation is slightly favors black with a 46.8% (90% CI: 44.6%-48.9%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.