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Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System

46K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.4%Range (90% confident): 51.0% – 51.8%Based on 46K games
0%51.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.0% – 51.8%
Outcome Distribution
48.7%5.4%45.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System
Analyzen=46K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.4%

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 51.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.0% and 51.8%), based on 46K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~49%)

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2500+

  • 0-999: 48.9% win rate (872 games)
  • 1000-1199: 48.8% win rate (2,626 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.8% win rate (5,218 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.9% win rate (7,039 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.2% win rate (7,010 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.8% win rate (5,523 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.2% win rate (6,809 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.1% win rate (8,419 games)
  • 2500+: 48.7% win rate (2,250 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (54%), worst in Classical (44%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 54.3% win rate (16 games)
  • Bullet: 49.5% win rate (10,284 games)
  • Blitz: 48.9% win rate (27,663 games)
  • Rapid: 47.0% win rate (7,446 games)
  • Classical: 43.7% win rate (357 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, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (204 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (492 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 42.6% expected score (175 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (520 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (1,647 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 48.1% expected score (451 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 44.7% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (712 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (3,286 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (1,186 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 45.8% expected score (34 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (1,006 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (4,037 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (1,875 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 48.8% expected score (120 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (1,177 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (4,084 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.5% expected score (1,643 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 47.2% expected score (103 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (1,132 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (3,301 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (1,022 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 39.8% expected score (57 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (1,384 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (4,698 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.7% expected score (703 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 56.1% expected score (23 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (2,825 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (5,201 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.8% expected score (383 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (1,324 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (917 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 65.8% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Richter-Veresov Attack
48.7%
Variations (5)
Richter-Veresov Attack: Boyce Defense
51.4%
Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit
50.7%
Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation
55.4%
Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System, Grünfeld Defense
45.1%
Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation
49.5%
Continuations (1)
Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System, Grünfeld Defense
45.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate?

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.3%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 46K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System perform best?

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 49.8% win rate for white (5.2K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.5%) outperforms Classical (43.7%) by 5.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System?

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a sharpness score of 94.6 (decisive), meaning 94.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 48.9% (90% CI: 46.2%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 872 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 48.8% (90% CI: 47.2%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 49.8% (90% CI: 48.7%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 5.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 48.9% (90% CI: 47.9%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 7.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.2%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 7.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 47.8% (90% CI: 46.7%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 5.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.2%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 6.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 6.9% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.2%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 8.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 7.1% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 48.7% (90% CI: 46.9%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 9.5% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 49.5% (90% CI: 48.7%-50.3%) win rate for white (10K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.4%-49.4%) win rate for white (28K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.1%-48.0%) win rate for white (7.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System has a 43.7% (90% CI: 39.4%-48.0%) win rate for white (357 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.1%.

Is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System a good opening?

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System is statistically balanced with a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.3%-49.1%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1200-1399 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.