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Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation

392 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score49.3%Range (90% confident): 45.2% – 53.4%Based on 392 games
0%49.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.2% – 53.4%
Outcome Distribution
45.9%6.7%47.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
No position data
Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation
n=392
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate6.7%

What is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation has a 49.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 45.2% and 53.4%), based on 392 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 53%

1000
1400
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2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.7% win rate (6 games)
  • 1600-1799: 38.5% win rate (31 games)
  • 1800-1999: 42.6% win rate (63 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.1% win rate (117 games)
  • 2200-2499: 42.4% win rate (146 games)
  • 2500+: 52.5% win rate (28 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (52%), worst in Blitz (44%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 45.2% win rate (77 games)
  • Blitz: 44.2% win rate (246 games)
  • Rapid: 51.9% win rate (65 games)
  • Classical: 45.5% win rate (4 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 38.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 44.4% expected score (34 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (18 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 43.6% expected score (14 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (80 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 45.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (34 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 43.6% expected score (92 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 66.3% expected score (20 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 56.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.7% expected score (18 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Russian Game
48.9%
Variations (5)
Russian Game: Classical Attack
50.6%
Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation
44.5%
Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack
47.4%
Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line
44.6%
Russian Game: Classical Attack, Closed Variation
51.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation win rate?

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation has a 45.9% (90% CI: 41.8%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 392 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation perform best?

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 51.1% win rate for white (117 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (51.9%) outperforms Bullet (45.2%) by 6.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation?

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation has a sharpness score of 93.3 (decisive), meaning 93.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation has a 51.1% (90% CI: 43.5%-58.6%) win rate for white, based on 117 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 0.4% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation has a 42.4% (90% CI: 35.8%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 146 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 12.5% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation has a 44.2% (90% CI: 39.1%-49.5%) win rate for white (246 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.5%.

Is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation a good opening?

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation is slightly favors black with a 45.9% (90% CI: 41.8%-50.0%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.