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Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid

1.0K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score46.2%Range (90% confident): 43.8% – 48.7%Based on 1.0K games
0%46.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 43.8% – 48.7%
Outcome Distribution
33.3%25.8%40.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
12...h6
Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid
Analyzen=1.0K
Avg Length52 moves
Sharpness74%
Draw Rate25.8%

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid has a 46.2% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 43.8% and 48.7%), based on 1.0K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 15.8% · Blitz best · Bullet worst

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 24%

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2500+

  • 1000-1199: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.1% win rate (21 games)
  • 1800-1999: 40.2% win rate (42 games)
  • 2000-2199: 41.8% win rate (129 games)
  • 2200-2499: 41.0% win rate (353 games)
  • 2500+: 24.2% win rate (496 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (40%), worst in Bullet (18%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 17.6% win rate (195 games)
  • Blitz: 39.8% win rate (734 games)
  • Rapid: 19.6% win rate (93 games)
  • Classical: 19.1% win rate (22 games)

Black% 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

  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 55.7% expected score (16 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 34.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (28 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 19.3% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.3% expected score (92 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 33.8% expected score (17 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 37.4% expected score (38 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 46.9% expected score (287 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 33.7% expected score (23 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 42.3% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 46.1% expected score (127 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (309 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (45 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 53.0% expected score (15 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Ruy Lopez
51.9%
Variations (5)
Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense
51.2%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense
49.9%
Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation
48.7%
Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation
49.9%
Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense
49.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid win rate?

The Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid has a 40.9% (90% CI: 38.4%-43.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid perform best?

The Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 51.5% win rate for white (353 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (45.1%) outperforms Bullet (29.3%) by 15.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid?

The Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid has a sharpness score of 74.2 (drawish), meaning 74.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 52 moves.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid has a 52.5% (90% CI: 45.3%-59.6%) win rate for white, based on 129 Lichess games. Average game length is 45 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid has a 51.5% (90% CI: 47.1%-55.8%) win rate for white, based on 353 Lichess games. Average game length is 45 moves with a 7.5% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid has a 29.4% (90% CI: 26.1%-32.9%) win rate for white, based on 496 Lichess games. Average game length is 60 moves with a 46.3% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid has a 29.3% (90% CI: 24.1%-34.7%) win rate for white (195 Lichess games). Draw rate is 53.2%.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid has a 45.1% (90% CI: 42.1%-48.1%) win rate for white (734 Lichess games). Draw rate is 15.2%.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid a good opening?

The Ruy Lopez: Closed, Smyslov-Breyer-Zaitsev Hybrid is statistically balanced with a 40.9% (90% CI: 38.4%-43.4%) 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.