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Richter-Veresov Attack

7 variations · 1.3M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

Richter-Veresov Attack is balanced for White at 51.6% expected score.

This opening produces roughly even results, with outcomes depending more on middlegame play than opening choice.

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Playable
Rating
Time
White Expected Score0.0%Range (90% confident): 51.6% – 51.7%Aggregated from 7 variations
0%51.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.6% – 51.7%
ContextOverall · n=1.3M
Outcome Distribution
49.4%4.4%46.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
3...Bf5
Richter-Veresov Attack
Variations7
Games (Context)1.3M
Avg Length34 moves
Draw Rate4.4%

What Should I Play?

Player-controlled continuations for White · Overall

#1Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter VariationTop Pick
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5 Bf5 4.f3
Min adv +14.1% · n=95K
57.4%
#2Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5 Bf5 4.Bxf6
Min adv +2.8% · n=66K
51.8%
#3Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5 Nbd7 4.Nf3
Min adv +2.0% · n=46K
51.4%
#4Richter-Veresov Attack
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5
Min adv +1.8% · n=1.0M
51.0%
#5Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5 c5 4.Bxf6 gxf6 5.e4 dxe4 6.d5
Min adv +1.0% · n=940
53.2%

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

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

Overall, the Richter-Veresov Attack family has a 51.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.6% and 51.7%), aggregated from 7 variations and 1.3M Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 51%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 46.9% win rate (77,068 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.3% win rate (130,745 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.7% win rate (189,477 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.0% win rate (212,487 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.0% win rate (213,478 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.5% win rate (170,802 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.1% win rate (149,967 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.5% win rate (146,192 games)
  • 2500+: 51.3% win rate (38,082 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (51%), worst in Classical (45%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.8% win rate (1,293 games)
  • Bullet: 50.2% win rate (321,647 games)
  • Blitz: 49.6% win rate (743,481 games)
  • Rapid: 48.1% win rate (251,113 games)
  • Classical: 45.0% win rate (10,764 games)

Rating vs Time Control Matrix

Click cells to filter · White expected scores

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: 47.8% expected score (21 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.3% expected score (13,297 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (40,812 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 47.9% expected score (22,709 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 40.5% expected score (229 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 43.2% expected score (35 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (19,566 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (74,244 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (36,177 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 46.4% expected score (723 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 48.7% expected score (111 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (27,856 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (106,186 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (53,263 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 48.2% expected score (2,061 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 42.6% expected score (221 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (38,279 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (116,234 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (53,928 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 48.0% expected score (3,825 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 51.2% expected score (328 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (48,330 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (120,679 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.9% expected score (41,833 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 49.1% expected score (2,308 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 55.5% expected score (419 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (38,287 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (105,684 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.4% expected score (25,212 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 46.2% expected score (1,200 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 62.2% expected score (117 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (46,189 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (91,198 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (12,154 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 45.8% expected score (309 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 51.2% expected score (40 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (60,178 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (80,174 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.5% expected score (5,698 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 54.4% expected score (102 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (29,665 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (8,270 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 53.9% expected score (139 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 67.7% expected score (7 games)

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

Variations (7)

1
Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation95K games
57.4%
2
Richter-Veresov Attack: Boyce Defense91K games
53.5%
3
Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation66K games
51.8%
Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System46K games
51.4%
Richter-Veresov Attack1.0M games
51.0%
Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit940 games
53.2%
Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System, Grünfeld Defense6.1K games
47.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack win rate?

The Richter-Veresov Attack family has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.3%-49.5%) win rate for white, aggregated from 7 variations and 1.3M rated games from Lichess.

How many Richter-Veresov Attack variations are there?

This analysis covers 7 Richter-Veresov Attack 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 Richter-Veresov Attack perform best?

The Richter-Veresov Attack family performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 51.3% win rate for white (38K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Richter-Veresov Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (50.2%) outperforms Classical (45.0%) by 5.2% across all Richter-Veresov Attack variations.

How sharp is the Richter-Veresov Attack?

Richter-Veresov Attack games are 95.6% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 34 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Richter-Veresov Attack a good opening family?

The Richter-Veresov Attack family is statistically balanced overall with a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.3%-49.5%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 7 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.