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Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation

3.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.5%Range (90% confident): 49.1% – 52.0%Based on 3.2K games
0%50.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.1% – 52.0%
Outcome Distribution
46.3%8.4%45.3%
Win
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Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation
n=3.2K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness92%
Draw Rate8.4%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation has a 50.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.1% and 52.0%), based on 3.2K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 55%

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  • 0-999: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1000-1199: 33.3% win rate (3 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.1% win rate (12 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.1% win rate (56 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.7% win rate (215 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.2% win rate (669 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.0% win rate (1,040 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.6% win rate (1,080 games)
  • 2500+: 55.4% win rate (160 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (47%), worst in Classical (34%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 46.4% win rate (942 games)
  • Blitz: 47.0% win rate (1,894 games)
  • Rapid: 43.6% win rate (371 games)
  • Classical: 34.4% win rate (29 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, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 27.8% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 44.9% expected score (18 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 56.8% expected score (28 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 35.7% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (69 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (115 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 45.4% expected score (31 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.0% expected score (160 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (412 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (88 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 40.5% expected score (9 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (242 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.4% expected score (671 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 48.8% expected score (118 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (341 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.9% expected score (617 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (112 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 45.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 58.2% expected score (109 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.5% expected score (40 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 66.0% expected score (11 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation has a 46.3% (90% CI: 44.9%-47.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.2K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 55.4% win rate for white (160 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (47.0%) outperforms Rapid (43.6%) by 3.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation has a sharpness score of 91.6 (decisive), meaning 91.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation has a 49.7% (90% CI: 44.1%-55.2%) win rate for white, based on 215 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation has a 46.2% (90% CI: 43.0%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 669 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 6.6% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation has a 43.0% (90% CI: 40.5%-45.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 9.4% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation has a 47.6% (90% CI: 45.1%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 10.0% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation has a 55.4% (90% CI: 49.0%-61.8%) win rate for white, based on 160 Lichess games. Average game length is 50 moves with a 7.1% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation has a 46.4% (90% CI: 43.7%-49.0%) win rate for white (942 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.5%.

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

In Blitz games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation has a 47.0% (90% CI: 45.1%-48.9%) win rate for white (1.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.9%.

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

In Rapid games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation has a 43.6% (90% CI: 39.4%-47.9%) win rate for white (371 Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.1%.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Jaenisch Variation is statistically balanced with a 46.3% (90% CI: 44.9%-47.8%) 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.