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Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack

1.3K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.6%Range (90% confident): 50.3% – 54.8%Based on 1.3K games
0%52.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.3% – 54.8%
Outcome Distribution
47.4%10.3%42.3%
Win
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Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack
n=1.3K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness90%
Draw Rate10.3%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 52.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.3% and 54.8%), based on 1.3K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 52%

1200
1400
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2500+

  • 1200-1399: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 44.0% win rate (11 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.7% win rate (39 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.5% win rate (202 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.6% win rate (429 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.8% win rate (525 games)
  • 2500+: 52.0% win rate (109 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (48%), worst in Classical (42%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 46.8% win rate (397 games)
  • Blitz: 48.2% win rate (745 games)
  • Rapid: 45.8% win rate (148 games)
  • Classical: 41.8% win rate (26 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

  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.5% expected score (18 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (18 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.9% expected score (37 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (134 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 33.6% expected score (26 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 44.0% expected score (90 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (280 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 63.4% expected score (51 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (163 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.4% expected score (288 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.7% expected score (63 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 66.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 61.3% expected score (83 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.5% expected score (22 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 22.8% expected score (4 games)

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Russian Game: Classical Attack, Closed Variation
51.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 47.4% (90% CI: 45.1%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 47.8% win rate for white (525 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (48.2%) outperforms Rapid (45.8%) by 2.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a sharpness score of 89.7 (moderately decisive), meaning 89.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

What is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 45.5% (90% CI: 39.8%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 202 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 9.6% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 46.6% (90% CI: 42.6%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 429 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 9.4% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 47.8% (90% CI: 44.2%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 525 Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 11.1% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 52.0% (90% CI: 44.2%-59.8%) win rate for white, based on 109 Lichess games. Average game length is 47 moves with a 14.0% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 46.8% (90% CI: 42.7%-50.9%) win rate for white (397 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.4%.

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

In Blitz games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 48.2% (90% CI: 45.2%-51.2%) win rate for white (745 Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.1%.

What is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack has a 45.8% (90% CI: 39.2%-52.5%) win rate for white (148 Lichess games). Draw rate is 16.4%.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack is statistically balanced with a 47.4% (90% CI: 45.1%-49.7%) 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.