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Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation

7.1K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score51.6%Range (90% confident): 50.6% – 52.6%Based on 7.1K games
0%51.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.6% – 52.6%
Outcome Distribution
48.5%6.1%45.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
7...Qg5
Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation
Analyzen=7.1K
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.1%

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation has a 51.6% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 50.6% and 52.6%), based on 7.1K Lichess games.

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Traps & Chaos

Complexity: 96.1 · Trap factor: +7.4 · n=7.1K

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 68% → 35%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 68.0% win rate (11 games)
  • 1000-1199: 31.1% win rate (29 games)
  • 1200-1399: 52.5% win rate (28 games)
  • 1400-1599: 53.4% win rate (35 games)
  • 1600-1799: 56.3% win rate (122 games)
  • 1800-1999: 55.1% win rate (567 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.3% win rate (2,536 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.2% win rate (3,367 games)
  • 2500+: 35.1% win rate (396 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (49%), worst in Classical (27%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 49.0% win rate (1,580 games)
  • Blitz: 48.4% win rate (5,080 games)
  • Rapid: 48.6% win rate (405 games)
  • Classical: 27.3% win rate (26 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 37.3% expected score (26 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 32.8% expected score (13 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 88.0% expected score (13 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 34.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 56.7% expected score (21 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 58.3% expected score (35 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 58.4% expected score (70 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 62.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 61.0% expected score (144 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 56.0% expected score (367 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (51 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 54.7% expected score (460 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (1,932 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 54.2% expected score (131 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 25.9% expected score (13 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (663 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (2,516 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.2% expected score (183 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 34.6% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 44.6% expected score (220 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 37.8% expected score (158 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 26.9% expected score (18 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation win rate?

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation has a 45.4% (90% CI: 44.4%-46.3%) win rate for white, based on 7.1K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation perform best?

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 53.2% win rate for white (396 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (45.3%) outperforms Rapid (42.2%) by 3.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation?

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation has a sharpness score of 93.9 (decisive), meaning 93.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation has a 38.5% (90% CI: 31.4%-45.7%) win rate for white, based on 122 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation has a 41.6% (90% CI: 38.2%-45.0%) win rate for white, based on 567 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation has a 44.5% (90% CI: 42.9%-46.1%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation has a 46.0% (90% CI: 44.6%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 3.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 6.8% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation has a 53.2% (90% CI: 49.1%-57.3%) win rate for white, based on 396 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 11.7% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation has a 46.2% (90% CI: 44.1%-48.3%) win rate for white (1.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation has a 45.3% (90% CI: 44.2%-46.5%) win rate for white (5.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.2%.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation has a 42.2% (90% CI: 38.2%-46.2%) win rate for white (405 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.2%.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation a good opening?

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Classical Variation is slightly favors black with a 45.4% (90% CI: 44.4%-46.3%) 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.