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Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack

61K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.1%Range (90% confident): 51.7% – 52.4%Based on 61K games
0%52.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.7% – 52.4%
Outcome Distribution
50.8%2.5%46.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
6.Qh5
Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack
Analyzen=61K
Avg Length28 moves
Sharpness98%
Draw Rate2.5%

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 52.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.7% and 52.4%), based on 61K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 8.9% · Bullet best · Rapid worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 50% → 58%

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  • 0-999: 49.9% win rate (1,310 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.6% win rate (3,866 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.3% win rate (8,366 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.4% win rate (13,292 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.2% win rate (15,818 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.6% win rate (12,096 games)
  • 2000-2199: 54.3% win rate (4,358 games)
  • 2200-2499: 60.1% win rate (1,906 games)
  • 2500+: 58.3% win rate (250 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (73%), worst in Rapid (47%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 73.3% win rate (6 games)
  • Bullet: 55.7% win rate (17,787 games)
  • Blitz: 49.4% win rate (32,723 games)
  • Rapid: 46.8% win rate (10,376 games)
  • Classical: 48.0% win rate (370 games)

White% 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: 51.1% expected score (439 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.5% expected score (659 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (211 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (1,292 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (1,882 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 46.3% expected score (685 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 54.3% expected score (2,542 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (4,409 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (1,388 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 42.7% expected score (26 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (3,316 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.0% expected score (7,295 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (2,582 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 53.1% expected score (98 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 57.1% expected score (3,631 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (9,137 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 48.0% expected score (2,915 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.3% expected score (133 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 57.9% expected score (3,447 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (6,494 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (2,057 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (97 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 57.9% expected score (1,777 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.8% expected score (2,098 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (474 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 73.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 62.8% expected score (1,175 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 61.3% expected score (667 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 40.8% expected score (64 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (168 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.4% expected score (82 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate?

The Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 50.8% (90% CI: 50.5%-51.1%) win rate for white, based on 61K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack perform best?

The Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 60.1% win rate for white (1.9K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (55.7%) outperforms Classical (48.0%) by 7.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack?

The Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a sharpness score of 97.5 (very decisive), meaning 97.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 28 moves.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 49.9% (90% CI: 47.6%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 21 moves with a 1.3% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 49.6% (90% CI: 48.3%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 3.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 1.8% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.4%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 8.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 49.4% (90% CI: 48.7%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.6%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 51.6% (90% CI: 50.8%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 54.3% (90% CI: 53.1%-55.6%) win rate for white, based on 4.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 60.1% (90% CI: 58.3%-61.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 58.3% (90% CI: 53.1%-63.3%) win rate for white, based on 250 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 55.7% (90% CI: 55.0%-56.3%) win rate for white (18K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.4%.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.9%) win rate for white (33K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 46.8% (90% CI: 46.0%-47.6%) win rate for white (10K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.3%.

What is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack has a 48.0% (90% CI: 43.8%-52.3%) win rate for white (370 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

Is the Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack a good opening?

The Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack is statistically balanced with a 50.8% (90% CI: 50.5%-51.1%) 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.