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Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack

8.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score57.5%Range (90% confident): 56.6% – 58.3%Based on 8.2K games
0%57.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 56.6% – 58.3%
Outcome Distribution
54.7%5.5%39.8%
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Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack
Analyzen=8.2K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.5%

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 57.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 56.6% and 58.3%), based on 8.2K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +16.3% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 53%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 46.8% win rate (130 games)
  • 1000-1199: 54.3% win rate (355 games)
  • 1200-1399: 52.7% win rate (772 games)
  • 1400-1599: 54.6% win rate (1,225 games)
  • 1600-1799: 52.5% win rate (1,499 games)
  • 1800-1999: 56.5% win rate (1,490 games)
  • 2000-2199: 56.9% win rate (1,120 games)
  • 2200-2499: 55.9% win rate (1,099 games)
  • 2500+: 53.3% win rate (500 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (71%), worst in Blitz (53%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 67.4% win rate (20 games)
  • Bullet: 54.8% win rate (2,907 games)
  • Blitz: 53.2% win rate (3,957 games)
  • Rapid: 58.1% win rate (1,229 games)
  • Classical: 70.7% win rate (77 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: 38.9% expected score (39 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (68 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 60.2% expected score (23 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (110 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 59.2% expected score (173 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.8% expected score (71 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.9% expected score (236 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 57.4% expected score (412 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (120 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 59.1% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 55.6% expected score (293 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (683 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 67.7% expected score (230 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 52.9% expected score (16 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.1% expected score (361 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (824 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 58.1% expected score (291 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 85.2% expected score (17 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 57.0% expected score (626 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 59.2% expected score (565 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 59.6% expected score (271 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 82.1% expected score (25 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 60.3% expected score (516 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 57.7% expected score (454 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 65.3% expected score (139 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 81.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 64.8% expected score (465 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (553 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 62.6% expected score (74 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 27.8% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 56.9% expected score (261 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 66.6% expected score (225 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 63.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 77.3% expected score (4 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 54.7% (90% CI: 53.8%-55.6%) win rate for white, based on 8.2K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack perform best?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 56.9% win rate for white (1.1K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (70.7%) outperforms Blitz (53.2%) by 17.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a sharpness score of 94.5 (decisive), meaning 94.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 46.8% (90% CI: 39.7%-53.9%) win rate for white, based on 130 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 54.3% (90% CI: 49.9%-58.6%) win rate for white, based on 355 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 1.8% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 52.7% (90% CI: 49.7%-55.6%) win rate for white, based on 772 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 54.6% (90% CI: 52.2%-56.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 52.5% (90% CI: 50.4%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 56.5% (90% CI: 54.4%-58.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 56.9% (90% CI: 54.5%-59.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 6.3% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 55.9% (90% CI: 53.5%-58.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 7.5% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 53.3% (90% CI: 49.7%-57.0%) win rate for white, based on 500 Lichess games. Average game length is 46 moves with a 16.7% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 54.8% (90% CI: 53.3%-56.3%) win rate for white (2.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 53.2% (90% CI: 51.9%-54.5%) win rate for white (4.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.3%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack has a 58.1% (90% CI: 55.7%-60.4%) win rate for white (1.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

Is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack a good opening?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense, Pseudo-Tarrasch Bishop Attack is statistically favors white with a 54.7% (90% CI: 53.8%-55.6%) 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.