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Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation

8.6K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.5%Range (90% confident): 53.6% – 55.4%Based on 8.6K games
0%54.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.6% – 55.4%
Outcome Distribution
49.5%9.9%40.6%
Win
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10.Na4
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation
Analyzen=8.6K
Avg Length40 moves
Sharpness90%
Draw Rate9.9%

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation has a 54.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.6% and 55.4%), based on 8.6K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 47%

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1600
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • 1000-1199: 54.8% win rate (14 games)
  • 1200-1399: 61.2% win rate (32 games)
  • 1400-1599: 60.0% win rate (91 games)
  • 1600-1799: 56.0% win rate (178 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.9% win rate (678 games)
  • 2000-2199: 52.0% win rate (1,932 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.5% win rate (3,998 games)
  • 2500+: 47.4% win rate (1,646 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (50%), worst in Classical (38%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 45.5% win rate (4 games)
  • Bullet: 49.2% win rate (2,868 games)
  • Blitz: 49.8% win rate (5,206 games)
  • Rapid: 48.3% win rate (467 games)
  • Classical: 38.2% win rate (26 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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1000-1199——
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1400-1599—
1600-1799
1800-1999—
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2200-2499
2500+—

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (12 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 69.0% expected score (17 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 60.2% expected score (23 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 67.6% expected score (44 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 56.1% expected score (23 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 57.2% expected score (82 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 56.9% expected score (71 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 67.8% expected score (21 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (163 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (445 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (64 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 55.4% expected score (452 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.7% expected score (1,344 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 57.6% expected score (124 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (1,248 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (2,584 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.5% expected score (162 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 72.3% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (880 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.7% expected score (697 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 59.7% expected score (66 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 61.1% expected score (3 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Tarrasch Defense
48.8%
Variations (5)
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation
49.0%
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Advance Variation
44.6%
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation
46.6%
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Carlsbad Variation
48.9%
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Classical Tarrasch Gambit
45.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation win rate?

The Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 48.6%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 8.6K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation perform best?

The Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation performs best at 1400-1599 Elo with a 60.0% win rate for white (91 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (49.8%) outperforms Rapid (48.3%) by 1.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation?

The Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation has a sharpness score of 90.1 (decisive), meaning 90.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 40 moves.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation has a 56.0% (90% CI: 49.9%-62.0%) win rate for white, based on 178 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 45.8%-52.1%) win rate for white, based on 678 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 6.4% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 50.1%-53.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 7.6% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation has a 48.5% (90% CI: 47.2%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 4.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 9.4% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation has a 47.4% (90% CI: 45.4%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 47 moves with a 16.4% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 47.7%-50.7%) win rate for white (2.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.6%.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation has a 49.8% (90% CI: 48.7%-50.9%) win rate for white (5.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.9%.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 44.6%-52.1%) win rate for white (467 Lichess games). Draw rate is 17.0%.

Is the Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation a good opening?

The Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Réti Variation is statistically favors white with a 49.5% (90% CI: 48.6%-50.4%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1400-1599 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.