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Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation

275 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score49.8%Range (90% confident): 44.9% – 54.8%Based on 275 games
0%49.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 44.9% – 54.8%
Outcome Distribution
46.8%6.0%47.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
8...Bg4
Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation
Analyzen=275
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.0%

What is the Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation has a 49.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 44.9% and 54.8%), based on 275 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 78% → 58%

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1400
1600
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2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 77.8% win rate (3 games)
  • 1000-1199: 60.0% win rate (6 games)
  • 1200-1399: 40.7% win rate (12 games)
  • 1400-1599: 38.5% win rate (18 games)
  • 1600-1799: 43.5% win rate (41 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.3% win rate (60 games)
  • 2000-2199: 39.0% win rate (87 games)
  • 2200-2499: 61.4% win rate (40 games)
  • 2500+: 57.9% win rate (8 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (49%), worst in Classical (29%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 49.4% win rate (38 games)
  • Blitz: 48.2% win rate (184 games)
  • Rapid: 41.1% win rate (46 games)
  • Classical: 29.4% win rate (7 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: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 44.7% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 72.3% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 40.5% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 40.9% expected score (26 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 29.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 56.9% expected score (35 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.8% expected score (14 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 44.3% expected score (68 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 65.9% expected score (30 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Ruy Lopez
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Variations (5)
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55.9%
Ruy Lopez: Alapin Defense, Alapin Gambit
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Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense
49.9%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Anderssen Variation
48.6%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall
12.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation win rate?

The Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation has a 46.8% (90% CI: 41.9%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 275 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation perform best?

The Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 46.3% win rate for white (60 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation?

The Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation has a sharpness score of 94.0 (decisive), meaning 94.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation has a 48.2% (90% CI: 42.2%-54.3%) win rate for white (184 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.2%.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation a good opening?

The Ruy Lopez: Wormald Attack, Grünfeld Variation is slightly favors black with a 46.8% (90% CI: 41.9%-51.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.