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Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack

57K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.5%Range (90% confident): 50.1% – 50.8%Based on 57K games
0%50.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.1% – 50.8%
Outcome Distribution
48.4%4.0%47.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack
Analyzen=57K
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.0%

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 50.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.1% and 50.8%), based on 57K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 50% → 46%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 49.5% win rate (434 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.5% win rate (937 games)
  • 1200-1399: 54.2% win rate (1,942 games)
  • 1400-1599: 52.9% win rate (3,867 games)
  • 1600-1799: 52.5% win rate (6,931 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.8% win rate (12,864 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.2% win rate (16,688 games)
  • 2200-2499: 46.3% win rate (11,381 games)
  • 2500+: 46.0% win rate (1,517 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (51%), worst in UltraBullet (11%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 11.1% win rate (3 games)
  • Bullet: 48.8% win rate (15,793 games)
  • Blitz: 47.8% win rate (34,401 games)
  • Rapid: 50.7% win rate (6,087 games)
  • Classical: 49.7% win rate (277 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999——
1000-1199
1200-1399—
1400-1599
1600-1799—
1800-1999—
2000-2199—
2200-2499—
2500+——

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (166 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (199 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 45.0% expected score (69 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 55.5% expected score (343 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 49.6% expected score (423 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 53.7% expected score (165 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (642 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 57.4% expected score (985 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 56.8% expected score (311 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (1,158 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (2,086 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 59.0% expected score (588 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (34 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (1,738 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 54.7% expected score (4,121 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 56.7% expected score (1,016 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 52.7% expected score (56 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (2,857 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (8,446 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 55.2% expected score (1,460 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 54.4% expected score (101 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (3,741 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (11,090 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (1,791 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 55.2% expected score (66 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.9% expected score (4,118 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 48.4% expected score (6,582 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (669 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 35.2% expected score (12 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (1,030 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (469 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 55.2% expected score (18 games)

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Parent
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Variations (5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack win rate?

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 57K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack perform best?

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 54.2% win rate for white (1.9K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (50.7%) outperforms Classical (49.7%) by 1.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack?

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a sharpness score of 96.0 (very decisive), meaning 96.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 49.5% (90% CI: 45.5%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 434 Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 51.5% (90% CI: 48.8%-54.2%) win rate for white, based on 937 Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 1.7% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 54.2% (90% CI: 52.3%-56.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 52.9% (90% CI: 51.6%-54.2%) win rate for white, based on 3.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 52.5% (90% CI: 51.5%-53.5%) win rate for white, based on 6.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.1%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 46.2% (90% CI: 45.6%-46.8%) win rate for white, based on 17K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 46.3% (90% CI: 45.6%-47.1%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 46.0% (90% CI: 43.9%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 7.2% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.2%-49.5%) win rate for white (16K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.4%-48.3%) win rate for white (34K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 50.7% (90% CI: 49.6%-51.7%) win rate for white (6.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack has a 49.7% (90% CI: 44.8%-54.7%) win rate for white (277 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack a good opening?

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Schönemann Attack is statistically balanced with a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1200-1399 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.