Rapport-Jobava System

1 variations · 7.7M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

Rapport-Jobava System gives White a 54.4% expected score — a strong opening choice.

With a minimum advantage of 8.5%, this opening reliably outperforms the baseline 50% expected score.

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Rating

Time

White Expected Score0.0%Range (90% confident): 54.3% – 54.4%Aggregated from 1 variations

0%54.4%100%

Range (90% confident): 54.3% – 54.4%

ContextOverall · n=7.7M

Outcome Distribution

52.4%3.9%43.7%

Win

Draw

Loss

3...g6

Rapport-Jobava System

Variations1

Games (Context)7.7M

Avg Length33 moves

Draw Rate3.9%

What Should I Play?

Player-controlled continuations for White · Overall

#1Rapport-Jobava SystemTop Pick

1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bf4

Min adv +8.5% · n=7.7M

54.4%

Continuations show the most common variations from this opening. Higher expected scores indicate better statistical outcomes, but familiarity and playstyle matter too.

Snapshot

Overall, the Rapport-Jobava System family has a 54.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 54.3% and 54.4%), aggregated from 1 variations and 7.7M Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 54% → 51%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (53%), worst in Classical (50%)

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Rating vs Time Control Matrix

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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
0-999
1000-1199
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1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499
2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 52.7% expected score (183 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 56.1% expected score (84,739 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (194,087 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 54.4% expected score (93,926 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 50.6% expected score (533 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 55.5% expected score (307 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 56.2% expected score (199,317 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (383,562 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 55.6% expected score (186,255 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 51.5% expected score (2,684 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 49.1% expected score (980 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 55.3% expected score (292,178 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 54.9% expected score (591,231 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 55.1% expected score (261,011 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 54.8% expected score (8,060 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 53.1% expected score (1,706 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.6% expected score (370,981 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.9% expected score (707,812 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.9% expected score (302,346 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 53.6% expected score (14,897 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 52.6% expected score (1,496 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 54.6% expected score (421,189 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (747,000 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (253,373 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 52.2% expected score (12,432 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 54.3% expected score (1,469 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (395,019 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (626,213 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.1% expected score (178,219 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.4% expected score (8,998 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 56.4% expected score (452 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 54.1% expected score (298,865 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (422,875 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.1% expected score (93,657 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.4% expected score (2,567 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 56.6% expected score (150 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.1% expected score (213,863 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.7% expected score (221,981 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.1% expected score (32,050 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 58.9% expected score (784 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 86.8% expected score (8 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.9% expected score (78,937 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.3% expected score (35,559 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 59.0% expected score (1,424 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 54.0% expected score (36 games)

Matrix view reveals how performance varies across rating brackets and time controls. Green indicates favorable, red indicates challenging contexts.

Variations (1)

Rapport-Jobava System7.7M games

Winning54.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rapport-Jobava System win rate?

The Rapport-Jobava System family has a 52.4% (90% CI: 52.3%-52.4%) win rate for white, aggregated from 1 variations and 7.7M rated games from Lichess.

How many Rapport-Jobava System variations are there?

This analysis covers 1 Rapport-Jobava System variations with sufficient game data. Each variation has its own statistics page with detailed win rates by rating and time control.

At what rating does the Rapport-Jobava System perform best?

The Rapport-Jobava System family performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 54.2% win rate for white (772K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Rapport-Jobava System better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (53.3%) outperforms Classical (49.9%) by 3.4% across all Rapport-Jobava System variations.

How sharp is the Rapport-Jobava System?

Rapport-Jobava System games are 96.1% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 33 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Rapport-Jobava System a good opening family?

The Rapport-Jobava System family is statistically favors white overall with a 52.4% (90% CI: 52.3%-52.4%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 1 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.