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Réti Opening: Réti Accepted

781K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score43.5%Range (90% confident): 43.4% – 43.6%Based on 781K games
0%43.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 43.4% – 43.6%
Outcome Distribution
41.6%3.7%54.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
2...dxc4
Réti Opening: Réti Accepted
Analyzen=781K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.7%

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 43.5% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 43.4% and 43.6%), based on 781K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 44% → 38%

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1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 44.4% win rate (20,299 games)
  • 1000-1199: 42.9% win rate (48,192 games)
  • 1200-1399: 42.8% win rate (88,736 games)
  • 1400-1599: 42.1% win rate (131,582 games)
  • 1600-1799: 41.4% win rate (166,108 games)
  • 1800-1999: 41.0% win rate (171,193 games)
  • 2000-2199: 40.5% win rate (104,508 games)
  • 2200-2499: 40.6% win rate (42,742 games)
  • 2500+: 38.4% win rate (7,602 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (43%), worst in Classical (37%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 42.9% win rate (1,626 games)
  • Bullet: 42.9% win rate (239,851 games)
  • Blitz: 41.2% win rate (428,172 games)
  • Rapid: 40.2% win rate (106,406 games)
  • Classical: 37.1% win rate (4,907 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
1000-1199
1200-1399
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1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
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2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 41.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 45.5% expected score (5,953 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 46.2% expected score (11,147 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 45.9% expected score (3,160 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 47.9% expected score (22 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 39.4% expected score (69 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 44.5% expected score (15,256 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 44.8% expected score (25,922 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 43.2% expected score (6,852 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 49.0% expected score (93 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 48.8% expected score (82 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 44.4% expected score (29,572 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 44.3% expected score (44,951 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 43.8% expected score (13,782 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 43.2% expected score (349 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 39.4% expected score (295 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 44.4% expected score (36,395 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 43.4% expected score (72,742 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 43.4% expected score (20,422 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 39.1% expected score (1,728 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 47.1% expected score (495 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 43.9% expected score (41,931 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 43.0% expected score (98,039 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 43.0% expected score (24,240 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 41.2% expected score (1,403 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 45.8% expected score (211 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 44.3% expected score (45,871 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 43.0% expected score (98,752 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 41.5% expected score (25,273 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 37.9% expected score (1,086 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 43.0% expected score (360 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 44.1% expected score (35,703 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 42.6% expected score (57,815 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 40.0% expected score (10,446 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 32.5% expected score (184 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 35.6% expected score (92 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 44.4% expected score (23,013 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 42.6% expected score (17,416 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 39.2% expected score (2,180 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 37.1% expected score (41 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 41.6% expected score (6,157 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 41.8% expected score (1,388 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 45.2% expected score (51 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate?

The Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 54.7% (90% CI: 54.6%-54.8%) win rate for white, based on 781K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted perform best?

The Réti Opening: Réti Accepted performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 55.0% win rate for white (166K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (57.7%) outperforms UltraBullet (55.6%) by 2.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted?

The Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a sharpness score of 96.3 (very decisive), meaning 96.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 52.5% (90% CI: 51.9%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 20K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 54.0% (90% CI: 53.7%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 48K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 54.4% (90% CI: 54.1%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 89K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 54.9% (90% CI: 54.7%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 132K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 55.0% (90% CI: 54.8%-55.2%) win rate for white, based on 166K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 54.9% (90% CI: 54.7%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 171K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 54.9% (90% CI: 54.6%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 105K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 53.8% (90% CI: 53.4%-54.2%) win rate for white, based on 43K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 55.1% (90% CI: 54.2%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 7.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 55.6% (90% CI: 53.6%-57.7%) win rate for white (1.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 54.5% (90% CI: 54.3%-54.6%) win rate for white (240K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.7%.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 54.7% (90% CI: 54.5%-54.8%) win rate for white (428K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 55.2% (90% CI: 54.9%-55.4%) win rate for white (106K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

What is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted has a 57.7% (90% CI: 56.6%-58.9%) win rate for white (4.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

Is the Réti Opening: Réti Accepted a good opening?

The Réti Opening: Réti Accepted is statistically favors white with a 54.7% (90% CI: 54.6%-54.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.