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Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation

66K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.8%Range (90% confident): 51.4% – 52.1%Based on 66K games
0%51.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.4% – 52.1%
Outcome Distribution
49.5%4.5%46.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
4.Bxf6
Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation
Analyzen=66K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.5%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 51.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.4% and 52.1%), based on 66K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 54%

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1000
1200
1400
1600
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2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 46.6% win rate (3,693 games)
  • 1000-1199: 48.1% win rate (7,573 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.0% win rate (11,416 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.8% win rate (12,461 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.3% win rate (11,656 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.9% win rate (7,958 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.7% win rate (5,479 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.0% win rate (4,517 games)
  • 2500+: 53.5% win rate (853 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (50%), worst in Classical (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 46.9% win rate (70 games)
  • Bullet: 50.4% win rate (14,395 games)
  • Blitz: 49.9% win rate (36,069 games)
  • Rapid: 47.5% win rate (14,424 games)
  • Classical: 46.3% win rate (648 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: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (662 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (2,132 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 47.5% expected score (892 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (1,149 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (4,210 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (2,176 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (34 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 62.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (1,867 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (6,079 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 49.8% expected score (3,355 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 54.8% expected score (104 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.1% expected score (2,056 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (6,873 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.3% expected score (3,298 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 46.9% expected score (225 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 41.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (2,768 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (6,331 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.0% expected score (2,382 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.9% expected score (158 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 37.8% expected score (23 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (1,997 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (4,560 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (1,275 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.0% expected score (103 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (1,916 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.9% expected score (2,887 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.3% expected score (659 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (12 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (1,452 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.5% expected score (2,679 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 53.4% expected score (380 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 56.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 57.4% expected score (528 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.6% expected score (318 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 61.8% expected score (7 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
48.7%
Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System, Grünfeld Defense
45.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.1%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 66K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 52.0% win rate for white (4.5K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (50.4%) outperforms UltraBullet (46.9%) by 3.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a sharpness score of 95.5 (very decisive), meaning 95.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 46.6% (90% CI: 45.2%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 3.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.2%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 7.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.2%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.1%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.6%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 48.9%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 8.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 49.6%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 5.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 50.8%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 4.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 53.5% (90% CI: 50.7%-56.3%) win rate for white, based on 853 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.2% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 50.4% (90% CI: 49.7%-51.1%) win rate for white (14K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

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

In Blitz games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.5%-50.4%) win rate for white (36K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

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

In Rapid games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 47.5% (90% CI: 46.8%-48.2%) win rate for white (14K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

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

In Classical games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation has a 46.3% (90% CI: 43.1%-49.5%) win rate for white (648 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

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

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation is statistically balanced with a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.1%-49.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.