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Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line

1.6K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.7%Range (90% confident): 50.7% – 54.7%Based on 1.6K games
0%52.7%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.7% – 54.7%
Outcome Distribution
44.6%16.1%39.3%
Win
Draw
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Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line
n=1.6K
Avg Length45 moves
Sharpness84%
Draw Rate16.1%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line has a 52.7% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.7% and 54.7%), based on 1.6K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 14% → 34%

1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1200-1399: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • 1400-1599: 29.4% win rate (7 games)
  • 1600-1799: 27.7% win rate (22 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.8% win rate (110 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.2% win rate (414 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.7% win rate (803 games)
  • 2500+: 34.1% win rate (264 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (46%), worst in Classical (26%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 41.4% win rate (430 games)
  • Blitz: 46.4% win rate (1,010 games)
  • Rapid: 44.3% win rate (162 games)
  • Classical: 25.6% win rate (20 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, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 22.8% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 40.5% expected score (9 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 34.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 40.2% expected score (24 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (69 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 71.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 54.5% expected score (65 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (318 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 65.9% expected score (30 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (195 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (501 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (95 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (12 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (136 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.8% expected score (109 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 56.5% expected score (14 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (5 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line has a 44.6% (90% CI: 42.6%-46.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.6K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 49.2% win rate for white (414 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (46.4%) outperforms Bullet (41.4%) by 5.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line has a sharpness score of 83.9 (moderately decisive), meaning 83.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 45 moves.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line has a 49.8% (90% CI: 42.0%-57.5%) win rate for white, based on 110 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line has a 49.2% (90% CI: 45.2%-53.3%) win rate for white, based on 414 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 10.5% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line has a 45.7% (90% CI: 42.8%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 803 Lichess games. Average game length is 47 moves with a 12.2% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line has a 34.1% (90% CI: 29.4%-38.9%) win rate for white, based on 264 Lichess games. Average game length is 55 moves with a 41.2% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line has a 41.4% (90% CI: 37.5%-45.3%) win rate for white (430 Lichess games). Draw rate is 18.2%.

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

In Blitz games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line has a 46.4% (90% CI: 43.8%-49.0%) win rate for white (1.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 13.7%.

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

In Rapid games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line has a 44.3% (90% CI: 38.0%-50.8%) win rate for white (162 Lichess games). Draw rate is 22.9%.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line is statistically balanced with a 44.6% (90% CI: 42.6%-46.7%) 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.