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Russian Game: Classical Attack, Tarrasch Variation

242 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score61.5%Range (90% confident): 56.4% – 66.6%Based on 242 games
0%61.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 56.4% – 66.6%
Outcome Distribution
58.1%6.8%35.1%
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Russian Game: Classical Attack, Tarrasch Variation
n=242
Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate6.8%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Tarrasch Variation has a 61.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 56.4% and 66.6%), based on 242 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 58%

1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1200-1399: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • 1400-1599: 68.4% win rate (8 games)
  • 1600-1799: 64.7% win rate (24 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.1% win rate (59 games)
  • 2000-2199: 61.1% win rate (86 games)
  • 2200-2499: 57.5% win rate (55 games)
  • 2500+: 57.9% win rate (8 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (64%), worst in Blitz (55%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 61.6% win rate (74 games)
  • Blitz: 54.6% win rate (144 games)
  • Rapid: 62.8% win rate (20 games)
  • Classical: 63.6% 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

  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 70.7% expected score (13 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (42 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 86.4% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 76.4% expected score (25 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 56.7% expected score (51 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 60.6% expected score (22 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 65.3% expected score (28 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.7% expected score (5 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Tarrasch Variation has a 58.1% (90% CI: 52.9%-63.3%) win rate for white, based on 242 rated games from Lichess.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Tarrasch Variation performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 61.1% win rate for white (86 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (61.6%) outperforms Blitz (54.6%) by 7.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Tarrasch Variation has a sharpness score of 93.2 (decisive), meaning 93.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

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

In Blitz games, the Russian Game: Classical Attack, Tarrasch Variation has a 54.6% (90% CI: 47.8%-61.4%) win rate for white (144 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

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

The Russian Game: Classical Attack, Tarrasch Variation is statistically favors white with a 58.1% (90% CI: 52.9%-63.3%) 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.