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Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze

191K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.0%Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 52.2%Based on 191K games
0%52.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 52.2%
Outcome Distribution
50.0%3.9%46.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze
Analyzen=191K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.9%

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 52.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.8% and 52.2%), based on 191K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 53%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 45.5% win rate (1,061 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.9% win rate (2,251 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.7% win rate (4,765 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.0% win rate (10,552 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.1% win rate (21,847 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.9% win rate (35,468 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.1% win rate (45,634 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.0% win rate (55,046 games)
  • 2500+: 52.9% win rate (14,548 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~52%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 52.1% win rate (1,179 games)
  • Bullet: 50.0% win rate (103,317 games)
  • Blitz: 49.8% win rate (73,515 games)
  • Rapid: 50.9% win rate (12,737 games)
  • Classical: 50.4% win rate (424 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, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (187 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 46.7% expected score (620 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (248 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 40.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 43.4% expected score (643 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (1,112 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 54.4% expected score (485 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 39.7% expected score (13 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (1,424 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (2,374 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 53.4% expected score (919 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 40.4% expected score (35 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 35.7% expected score (128 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (2,975 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (5,754 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (1,594 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 48.1% expected score (101 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.7% expected score (592 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (6,338 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (11,974 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (2,836 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 55.6% expected score (107 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 64.1% expected score (294 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (14,064 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (17,611 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.4% expected score (3,387 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 54.8% expected score (112 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 53.9% expected score (89 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.7% expected score (22,598 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (20,463 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 55.1% expected score (2,443 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 65.3% expected score (41 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 53.4% expected score (43 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (41,500 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.2% expected score (12,696 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 57.3% expected score (796 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 66.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 71.7% expected score (17 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (13,588 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.9% expected score (911 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 58.2% expected score (29 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate?

The Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 191K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze perform best?

The Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.9% win rate for white (15K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (50.9%) outperforms Classical (50.4%) by 0.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze?

The Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a sharpness score of 96.1 (very decisive), meaning 96.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 45.5% (90% CI: 43.0%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 47.9% (90% CI: 46.2%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 2.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 49.7% (90% CI: 48.5%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 4.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 22K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.4%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 35K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 46K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.6%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 55K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 52.9% (90% CI: 52.3%-53.6%) win rate for white, based on 15K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 52.1% (90% CI: 49.7%-54.5%) win rate for white (1.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.7%-50.2%) win rate for white (103K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.3%.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.5%-50.1%) win rate for white (74K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.1%-51.6%) win rate for white (13K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

What is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze has a 50.4% (90% CI: 46.4%-54.4%) win rate for white (424 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

Is the Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze a good opening?

The Rat Defense: Accelerated Gurgenidze is statistically balanced with a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.2%) 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.