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Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation

4.9K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score48.1%Range (90% confident): 47.0% – 49.3%Based on 4.9K games
0%48.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.0% – 49.3%
Outcome Distribution
44.5%7.3%48.3%
Win
Draw
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Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation
n=4.9K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate7.3%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation has a 48.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 47.0% and 49.3%), based on 4.9K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 56% → 51%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 55.6% win rate (3 games)
  • 1000-1199: 48.1% win rate (12 games)
  • 1200-1399: 44.8% win rate (42 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.2% win rate (188 games)
  • 1600-1799: 43.4% win rate (495 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.9% win rate (1,236 games)
  • 2000-2199: 42.9% win rate (1,654 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.3% win rate (1,101 games)
  • 2500+: 50.7% win rate (185 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (49%), worst in Blitz (44%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 45.5% win rate (1,282 games)
  • Blitz: 43.7% win rate (2,846 games)
  • Rapid: 45.0% win rate (717 games)
  • Classical: 49.0% win rate (71 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

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 65.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 46.1% expected score (24 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (14 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.7% expected score (87 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 45.6% expected score (77 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 56.4% expected score (22 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 41.7% expected score (174 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (254 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (58 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (254 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 46.7% expected score (757 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.9% expected score (211 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 66.2% expected score (14 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (288 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (1,094 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.1% expected score (253 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 54.9% expected score (19 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (332 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (580 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (162 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 51.8% expected score (27 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (113 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (65 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 73.6% expected score (7 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Russian Game
48.9%
Variations (5)
Russian Game: Classical Attack
50.6%
Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation
45.9%
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%
Continuations (2)
Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack
47.4%
Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line
44.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation has a 44.5% (90% CI: 43.3%-45.6%) win rate for white, based on 4.9K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 50.7% win rate for white (185 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (45.5%) outperforms Classical (49.0%) by -3.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation has a sharpness score of 92.7 (decisive), meaning 92.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation has a 46.2% (90% CI: 40.3%-52.1%) win rate for white, based on 188 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation has a 43.4% (90% CI: 39.8%-47.1%) win rate for white, based on 495 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation has a 44.9% (90% CI: 42.6%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation has a 42.9% (90% CI: 40.9%-44.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 8.7% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation has a 45.3% (90% CI: 42.8%-47.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 8.5% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 44.7%-56.7%) win rate for white, based on 185 Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 9.9% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation has a 45.5% (90% CI: 43.2%-47.8%) win rate for white (1.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

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

In Blitz games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation has a 43.7% (90% CI: 42.2%-45.3%) win rate for white (2.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.9%.

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

In Rapid games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation has a 45.0% (90% CI: 42.0%-48.1%) win rate for white (717 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.1%.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation is slightly favors black with a 44.5% (90% CI: 43.3%-45.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.