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Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation

95K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score57.4%Range (90% confident): 57.1% – 57.6%Based on 95K games
0%57.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 57.1% – 57.6%
Outcome Distribution
55.4%3.9%40.7%
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Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation
Analyzen=95K
Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.9%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 57.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 57.1% and 57.6%), based on 95K Lichess games.

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Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 9.4% · Bullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 52% → 57%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 51.8% win rate (2,318 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.8% win rate (4,272 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.0% win rate (6,373 games)
  • 1400-1599: 52.4% win rate (10,112 games)
  • 1600-1799: 53.8% win rate (13,845 games)
  • 1800-1999: 58.1% win rate (17,816 games)
  • 2000-2199: 57.6% win rate (22,018 games)
  • 2200-2499: 55.8% win rate (15,795 games)
  • 2500+: 57.0% win rate (2,790 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (57%), worst in UltraBullet (43%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 56.8% win rate (25,847 games)
  • Blitz: 55.4% win rate (57,727 games)
  • Rapid: 52.3% win rate (11,335 games)
  • Classical: 47.4% win rate (428 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (550 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 54.9% expected score (1,351 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.1% expected score (414 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 54.7% expected score (769 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (2,311 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 54.4% expected score (1,179 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 25.9% expected score (13 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.9% expected score (1,268 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (3,359 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.9% expected score (1,694 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 47.2% expected score (52 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.9% expected score (2,234 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (5,779 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (1,968 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (131 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 57.2% expected score (3,100 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 55.4% expected score (8,784 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.7% expected score (1,875 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 57.0% expected score (85 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 59.1% expected score (3,284 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 60.6% expected score (12,404 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 57.6% expected score (2,026 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 48.6% expected score (102 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 60.4% expected score (5,539 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 59.5% expected score (14,978 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 58.9% expected score (1,473 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 39.5% expected score (27 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 58.9% expected score (6,771 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.6% expected score (8,319 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 59.5% expected score (690 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 74.3% expected score (15 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 60.0% expected score (2,332 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.5% expected score (442 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (16 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate?

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 55.4% (90% CI: 55.1%-55.6%) win rate for white, based on 95K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation perform best?

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 58.1% win rate for white (18K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (56.8%) outperforms Classical (47.4%) by 9.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation?

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a sharpness score of 96.1 (very decisive), meaning 96.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 51.8% (90% CI: 50.1%-53.5%) win rate for white, based on 2.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 51.8% (90% CI: 50.5%-53.0%) win rate for white, based on 4.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.0%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 6.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 52.4% (90% CI: 51.6%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 10K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 53.8% (90% CI: 53.1%-54.5%) win rate for white, based on 14K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 58.1% (90% CI: 57.5%-58.7%) win rate for white, based on 18K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 57.6% (90% CI: 57.1%-58.2%) win rate for white, based on 22K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 55.8% (90% CI: 55.2%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 57.0% (90% CI: 55.4%-58.5%) win rate for white, based on 2.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 56.8% (90% CI: 56.3%-57.3%) win rate for white (26K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 55.4% (90% CI: 55.0%-55.7%) win rate for white (58K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 52.3% (90% CI: 51.5%-53.0%) win rate for white (11K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation has a 47.4% (90% CI: 43.4%-51.3%) win rate for white (428 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

Is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation a good opening?

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation is statistically favors white with a 55.4% (90% CI: 55.1%-55.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.